Västerplana church

11th-century stone church

Västerplana church was built in the 12th century, although some parts date from the 11th century. The tower was added slightly later.

The church acquired its present appearance when it was extended in the 18th century. This work was carried out by a local master stonemason, Per Jonsson, from Stenhammar. The medieval parts of the church, both the nave and chancel, are very well preserved.Straight ahead to the east is the original chancel with its stone altar, and in front of the altar is a preserved medieval window in the Romanesque style. The chancel contains a remarkable stone font that is believed to have been donated to Västerplana church by Bishop Bengt the Good in the 11th century.

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Platåbergens Geopark

Layers of history — In the geopark we find geological phenomena and places that are only found here or in a few places in the world, such as; the peneplane (the bedrock surface) with its flat surface, the table mountains which with their unique rock layers rise from the plain landscape and ice age deposits that create an incomparable landscape. This geology has also created conditions for varied flora, species-rich fauna, exciting cultural and industrial history and active outdoor life. Platåbergens Geopark is a collaboration between nine municipalities; Grästorp, Vänersborg, Trollhättan, Lidköping, Götene, Skara, Falköping, Skövde and Mariestad.

Väs­ter­pla­na church

Väs­ter­pla­na church was built in the 12th cen­tu­ry, alt­hough some parts date from the 11th cen­tu­ry. The tower was added slight­ly later.

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Västerplana church

Västerplana church was built in the 12th century, although some parts date from the 11th century. The tower was added slightly later.

Platåbergens Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark