Barsebäck Church

Barsebäck, Sweden

The nave of Barsebäck Church was built in the 1100s and the tower in 1300s. The church was enlarged in the 15th century. The baptismal font and iron parts of the door date from the original church. The pulpit was probably made in 1637.

References:

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Address

Kyrkvägen 2, Barsebäck, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Stefan Persson (2 years ago)

Cecilia Stockmab (2 years ago)
Mycket unik kyrka fint valv ligger natur skönt cs

Eddie Larsson Klicic (3 years ago)

Lars Johansson (3 years ago)
De små vackra skånska kyrkorna är ju väldigt vackra och barsebäcks kyrkogård är en historisk skattkammare

Lena Pålsson (4 years ago)
Otroligt trevlig och mysig kyrka. Kan verkligen rekommendera kvällsmässan på Påskafton då kyrkan byter skepnad från sorg till glädje kring tolvslaget.

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