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.

Address

Södra Kyrkogatan 6, Norberg, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tommy Åshäll (3 years ago)
Never managed to get in. Always locked

Annicacecilia Johansson (3 years ago)
Nice old church, worth seeing if you have the roads past on holiday

Gunilla Nilsson (4 years ago)

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