Boteå Church

Sollefteå, Sweden

Boteå Church was probably built in the 12th century and is one of the oldest in the area. It was enlarged in the 15th century and the sacristy was added in 1660. The altarpiece has baroque and rococo elements and pulpit is from 1765.

Address

Gålva 123, Undrom, Sollefteå, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Patrick Sundelin (2 years ago)
The presbytery's most beautiful church, unique in its kind.

Gun-britt Solander (4 years ago)
It's a nice little church, it's so beautiful, I have my loved ones buried there. It's the nicest church for me, I've conformed there. ?

Familjen Nilsson (4 years ago)
Beautiful church, with a slightly different design.

Tony Öhman (5 years ago)
Most beautiful church in Ångermanland, one of the oldest. It's just sad that they remove graves in large numbers even though they don't have a shortage of space, more lawn than graves.

Annika Askebrant (5 years ago)
Finest church in Sweden. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims walk to Gålsjöbruk here. Me anyway. Others go to Gålsjöbruk- Boteå

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