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

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Thomas Beckvid (14 months ago)
A nice little church. Met a nice and helpful caretaker there.

.Else-Maj Enkvist (16 months ago)
Beautiful and peaceful.

T M (19 months ago)
Very nice church....very good services

Johan Solstad (21 months ago)
Beautiful old church

Leif Arne Kristoffersson (2 years ago)
Nice park.nice entertainment.

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