Grundsunda Church

Husum, Sweden

The stone church of Grundsunda was probably built in the 14th century. Arches were added later in the Middle Ages as well as the porch and sacristy. Walls and the roof were decorated with murals around 1600, but them were overpainted in the 19th century. The wooden belfry was erected in 1794. The unique font dates from the 17th century and is made of single piece of wood. The pulpit was carved by Tomas Kiempe in the 1720s.

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Grundsundavallen 112, Husum, Sweden
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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User Reviews

lars lindqvist (18 months ago)
Västernorrlands vackraste klocktorn
Gösta Nordberg (2 years ago)
En mycket vacker och stilfull kyrka från Medeltiden i en harmonisk miljö.
Tommy Gyllenflykt (2 years ago)
Kom aldrig in i kyrkan, då värmesystemet var trasigt. Och gud kunde inte värma upp det tillräckligt själv.
13Nisse37 (3 years ago)
kunde inte ge mer
Conny Gyll (4 years ago)
Stunningly beautiful church. Great place for weddings.
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