Norberg Church

Norberg, Sweden

There has been a church on this site since the 14th century, although two severe fires have caused that it has been rebuilt twice. Much of the present appearance of the church is owing to a restoration carried out in 1904, when the church was decorated attractively in the Art Nouveau style. Much of the interior is embellished with floral motifs including roses. Religious items, including the pulpit and altarpiece, date mainly from the 18th century.

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Södra Kyrkogatan 6, Norberg, Sweden
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Gunilla Nilsson (8 months ago)
Britt-Marie Källman (13 months ago)
En vacker liten by, vid ån ligger den fina kyrkan. En sevärdhet som ger ger lugn och trygghet i vardagen.
Ronny Westlund (2 years ago)
Vackert belägen mitt i stan
Wendela D. (2 years ago)
En härligt lugn och fin plats.
Илларион Богданов (4 years ago)
Красивая церковь. Стоит включить в список достопримечательностей Швеции
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