Top Historic Sights in Norrtälje, Sweden
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Norrtälje Church
In 1719, during the Great Northern War, large parts of the central town were burnt down by a Russian army. The new stone church wasn"t finished until 1726. The tower was erected in 1752.
Founded: 1726 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Länna Church
Länna Church was built around the year 1300, but the baptismal font is from the earlier church. The crucifix dates from the 14th century. The Baroque style interior interior was mainly donated by near Penningby estate owner in the 17th century.
Founded: c. 1300 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Singö Church
The wooden church of Singö was built in 1753, but fitments date mainly from Middle Ages. The altar was made around 1490, the pulpit in the 16th century and the votive ship in 1752.
Founded: 1753 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Ekebyholm Castle
Ekebyholm is a castle-like mansion and a former manor located by Lake Syningen in Rimbo parish in Norrtälje Municipality in Stockholm county, Sweden. In 1932, the Adventist school purchased Ekebyholm. Presently Ekebyholmsskolan is located on site. Ekebyholm in Rimbo (currently a part of Norrtälje) was attached with the estate of Mörby, owned by the Pomeranian-originated family of Slaveka. Bengt Gabrielson (Oxenstierna ...
Founded: 18th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Skederid Church
The oldest parts of Skederid Church date from the end of the 13th century, and was built by lawspeaker Birger Persson, a man closely connected to King Birger of Sweden and the father of Saint Bridget of Sweden. The area surrounding the church is rich in cultural heritage, having been the site of continuous population since at least the Bronze Age. A runestone is immured in the church. The church was originally built as a ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Penningby Castle
Penningby Castle is one of the most well-preserved castles from the early Vasa era. Penningby Manor is first mentioned in the 1330s. To the northeast is an overgrown ruin castle with a moat, which may be the remains of a predecessor to the castle. Its earliest owners included Lord Tord Bonde, burgrave of Raasepori and margrave of Viipuri castles. In late 15th century, a fortress was built by its owners, initiated by Lady ...
Founded: 15th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Edsbro Church
The oldest part of the Edsbro Church is the nave, which was built in fieldstone during the 13th century. The sacristy was added during the 14th century and the choir was enlarged, with added details in Brick Gothic style, during the 15th century. Unusually, the church has preserved its northern wall without windows. Most medieval churches in the area originally lacked windows in their northern façade, but normally window ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Karl Church Ruins
Karl Church was built in the late 1200s and enlarged later. The tower collapsed at some point during 16th or 17th centuries and the church was abandoned in 1796. Today only remains of stone walls exist.
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Häverö Church
Häverö Church was built around the year 1300. The mural paintings in vaults date from 1470. The belfry, built in the style of Norwegian Stave churches, date from the 16th century and is one the oldest in Sweden. The magnificent altar was made in Antwerpen in the early 16th century.
Founded: ca. 1300 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Riala Church
Riala Church was documented first time in 1228 and the current nave was built in the late 13th century. It was altered in the late 15th century and again in the 18th century. The free-standing bell tower was erected in the 16th century. The font is made of Gotland sandstone in the 13th century and crucifix carved during next century. The altar dates from the 18th century.
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Roslags-Bro Church
Roslags-Bro church was built of granite in the 13th century. It was built by an important sea-route, since disappeared as a consequence of the post-glacial rebound. Immured in the church is a runestone from the 11th century. The tower was added in the 1400s and restored in 1700s. The church is famous due its fine sculptures. The wooden sculpture of Eric IX of Sweden, made in France in 1200s, has been model to Stockholm c ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Vätö Church
Vätö Church is mentioned in written sources for the first time in 1337 and was built earlier in the same century. The vaults supporting the ceiling were constructed in the 15th century. They are profusely decorated with frescos in a style reminiscent of Albertus Pictor and probably dates from the last quarter of the 15th century. The church porch was also built at around the same time. Among the church furnishings, the ...
Founded: 14th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Ununge Church
Ununge Church was probably built at the end of the 13th century, but has been rebuilt and expanded on several occasions. The easternmost part of the church has been dated to the end of the 14th or to the 15th century. In its layout, the church is a typical example of medieval churches from Uppland. It consists of a rectangular, single-nave church hall consisting of three bays of which the easternmost is the choir. There ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Rö Church
The oldest parts of Rö church dates from the late 1200s. Somethimes around 1475 brick arches were added to the roof. The church was badly damaged by fire in late 1500s or early 1600s. The most interesting detail is a Madonna sculpture made probably in England around the year 1200. The font originates also from the same ages and other sculptures and cruficix from 1400s.
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Malsta Church
Malsta church is one of the smallest in Uppland and was built in the end of 13th century. The vestry is probably the oldest part. Baptism font is made in sandstone from 13th century and the large bell is from 14th century. Most part of the decor was given by the lord and govenor Brehner in 17th century.
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Väddö Church
Väddö Church was built in 1870 to replace the previous medieval church. It is one of the largest in the area. The interior date mainly from the earlier churches. The font was made of Gotland’s limestone in the around 1300. Two cruficixes date also from the Middle Ages and there are some medieval carvings in walls.
Founded: 1870 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Frötuna Church
Frötuna Church was built of grey stone in the 12th century. It was extended to east between 1250–1275. The tomb dates from the mid-1600s. There are several medieval aftefacts in Frötuna church, including a triump crucifix (1275), font (1200s) and sculpture of St. Olaf (early 1300s). The pulpit was made in 1640s and the altar dates from 1773.
Founded: 12th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Estuna Church
Estuna Church dates from the early 13th century or possibly the late 12th century. The structure of the building indicates that a tower was initially planned for the eastern end of the church but never built. It may have been intended as a defensive tower which became redundant as times became more peaceful as the Middle Ages progressed in Sweden. The church has been rebuilt and expanded several times. During a renovatio ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Mörby Castle Ruins
Mörby was first mentioned 1387 as built by the knight Henrik Damerow. Since 1452 it was owned by Oxenstierna family over 250 years. 1550 the castle was rebuilt after a fire. In 1733 it was left as a decay and the roof was ripped off and moved to Ekeby Castle. Finally Mörby was destroyed by fire in 1740. Today still impressive ruins remain including a tower body.
Founded: 1387 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Edebo Church
The present stone church was built during the second half of 1400s, but the vestry may date from the 1200s. The church is decorated with well-preserved frescoes made by so-called "Edebo master". Paintings depict events from the Old and New Testament. The porch was built in 1514. A bell tower stands on the other side of the highway northwest of the church. The large bell was cast in 1625.
Founded: 15th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Lohärad Church
Lohärad Church was built at the beginning of the 13th century. A sacristy was added at the end of the same century, and achurch porch and the internal vaults date from the 15th century. The church originally had a tower but it collapsed in the 1670s, destroying the church porch. A new church porch was built at a later date. The belfry was built in 1838, replacing an earlier belfry from the 17th century. In 1929, fragmen ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Gottröra Church
Gottröra Church is a church in the village of Gottröra in Norrtälje Municipality. The church was originally raised in the 12th century, and has been rebuilt several times. The sacristy was built in the late 14th century. The original tower was destroyed by fire in 1893.
Founded: 12th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Närtuna Church
The oldest parts of Närtuna Church are the sacristy and lower part of tower, which date from the late 12th century and belonged to the earlier wooden church. The current nave was built around 1300 and the church was enlarged during the 15th century. The pulpit and altarpiece date from the late 18th century.
Founded: 12th century |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden
Söderby-Karl Church
Söderby-Karl Church was built around 1300 or soon later. The porch was added later in the 1300s and brick arches in the mid-1400s. The external bell tower was erected probably in 1664. The main restoration was done in 1790. The interior is decorated with beautiful murals from the late Middle Ages which have never been overpainted. The sandstone font dates from 1200s.
Founded: c. 1300 |
Location:
Norrtälje, Sweden