Faringe Church

Uppsala, Sweden

Faringe Church was built in the around 1500 to the site of older church. The interior is decorated around 1515 by local artist. The sacristy was added in 1755. The external belfry was erected in 1668. 

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Faringe 121, Uppsala, Sweden
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Details

Founded: c. 1500
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

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User Reviews

OscGra (11 months ago)
Really nice church, it is a church
Mattias Thunström (2 years ago)
It is in Faringe church that it happens!
Elena Nordlinder (3 years ago)
Interesting place.
Eric A.L. Axner (3 years ago)
A rather dull looking church I'm afraid.
Hans Wengelin (5 years ago)
Church.
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