Mattmar Church

Mattmar, Sweden

Mattmar Church was built in the 1300s to the site, where before was a wooden stave church from the 11th century. The porch was restored and enlarged in the 18th century. The pulpit dates from 1662 and font was acquired to the church in 1686. There are also several wooden sculptures from the Middle Ages. The external belfry was erected in 1765 and the lychgate dates also from the 18th century.

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Prästbordet 135, Mattmar, Sweden
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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User Reviews

Jörg Budweg (4 years ago)
Der Turm ist hier beeindruckend, die Kirche ganz ok.
Neta (4 years ago)
Var bara utanför. Men de är en vacker utsikt o trevlig kyrkogård.
Krzysztof Filejski (4 years ago)
Przepiękne mniejsce polecam zobaczyć
Joachim Sundin (5 years ago)
Jo jag har varit dit och tänt ljus för min pappa ligger begravd med farfar och farmor
Robert L (5 years ago)
Amazing view over the mountains.
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