Nydala Abbey [SEP] located next to body of water
Nydala Abbey
Nydala Abbey () was a Cistercian monastery in the province of Småland, Sweden, near the lake Rusken. Although the abbey ceased to operate in the 16th century, its church was renovated and converted into a Protestant church during the 17th century and is still in use. The church belongs to the Church of Sweden and is part of the Diocese of Växjö.
History.
Nydala (from Swedish "ny", meaning "new", and "dal", meaning "valley") was
remains today, and the abbey was surrounded by a wall. The aforementioned gatehouse chapel still survives. Another building nearby which may be medieval may have contained the abbey stables. The wooden bell tower was built during the early 18th century. In 2004, a project was initiated to reconstruct a medieval abbey garden next to the church.
Nydala Manor.
Nydala Manor is located just north of the former abbey complex. The first manor was built around 1650, but in its present shape the building dates from 1790, built