Glanshammar Church

Glanshammar, Sweden

The tower of Glanshammar church dates originally from the 12th century. The choir and naves were rebuilt later in the Middle Ages. The crypt of family Reuter was added to the church in 1678-1679. The interior is very beautiful and richly decorated with medieval mural paintings. There are three of Närke runestones in the church.

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Skolvägen 4, Glanshammar, Sweden
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Patrik Karlqvist (15 months ago)
Lungt, avsides och skönt
Desire Berglund (16 months ago)
Så vacker
Lockon Aer (2 years ago)
Vacker kyrka med mycket historia. Om ni som mig är intresserade av runstenar och liknande finns det berättelser och även två runstenar att beskåda. Lite ovanför bakom kyrkan finns även gravkullar. Om man är intresserad av konst så är väggarna bågarna taken fyllda med just det. Rekommenderar besök eller att se i 360 view.
Lasse Permstäde (3 years ago)
Kul med att kunna se kyrkan i 360 grader
hassan azizi (3 years ago)
bra
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