Frösunda Church, Vallentuna, Sweden

Frösunda Church was built in the 15th century to the site of older wooden church. The baptismal font of sandstone dates from the late 12th century. The altarpiece dates probably from the 15th century and is carved in Germany. The rococo style pulpit was carved by Magnus Granlund in 1759.

The external bell tower was mentioned first time in 1631. There is also a 11th century runestone outside the wall.

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Lars-Erik Evertsson (3 years ago)
Mysig kyrka. En modern präst.

Kenneth Falk (3 years ago)
Nice and historic

Agne Kvick (3 years ago)
Go here often. Lisa for the soul.

Isabelle Faith-Ell (3 years ago)
Extremely beautiful place

Eric A.L. Axner (4 years ago)
Beautiful Uppland church ⛪ Well worth a visit!

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The stone church of Gamla Uppsala, built over the pagan temple, dates from the early 12th century. Due to fire and renovations, the present church is only a remnant of the original cathedral.

Before the arrival of Christianity in Sweden, Gamla Uppsala was the seat of Swedish kings and a ceremonial site known all over northern Europe. The settlement was home to royal palaces, a royal burial ground, and a great pagan temple. The Uppsala temple, which was described in detail by Adam of Bremen in the 1070s, housed wooden statues of the Norse gods Odin, Thor and Freyr. A golden chain hung across its gables and the inside was richly decorated with gold. The temple had priests, who sacrificed to the gods according to the needs of the people.

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