St. Lawrence's Church

Falkenberg, Sweden

The St. Lawrence’s church (S:t Laurentii kyrka) was probably built around year 1300. It was enlarged in the 15th or 16th century and burned down in the Seven Years War (1563-1570).

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Storgatan 50, Falkenberg, Sweden

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Details

Founded: ca. 1300
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.visitfalkenberg.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Falkenberg Museum (0,2 km)

St. Nicholas' Church (33,6 km)
Varberg Fortress (27,6 km)
Tjolöholm Castle (60,1 km)
Varberg Church (27,1 km)
Halmstad Castle (33,8 km)
North Gate (33,3 km)
Båstad Church (56 km)
Getterön Burial Ground (30,1 km)
Hagbard's Gallow (14,9 km)

User Reviews

Maria Hedlund (9 months ago)
Falkenberg's most beautiful church. Located so nicely in the old town.

Joel Olsson (12 months ago)
Extremely beautiful church with exciting history and fine paintings! Nice location too and nice staff. It also has a nice atmosphere.

Jarl Ladó (2 years ago)
A very beautiful and historic church. Falkenberg's oldest building, built around the 13th-14th centuries. Has since been expanded. The baptismal font, which is carved from a single piece of oak, is probably the church's oldest object. It was a very beautiful and atmospheric Christmas carol with nice singing.

Joachim Lövin (2 years ago)
Really cozy and beautiful church. A little gem in Falkenberg

Birgitta Stenudd (2 years ago)
A wonderful and cozy little old church.

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