Lidingö Church

Lidingö, Sweden

The present Lidingö Church was completed in 1623 to the site of earlier wooden chapel. It was built due the initiative of Baner Svante Gustafsson (1584-1628) and his wife Ebba Griffin (1583-1666). The church was originally smaller and enlarged in 1756. The new sacristy was added in 1867. The font and the Gustavian style pulpit date from the 1770s. The Rococo style altarpiece was donated to the church in 1756.

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Address

Kyrkallén 2, Lidingö, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1623
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.lidingo.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Michel Bracké (3 years ago)
A little gem, even for non believers like me.

John Lundberg (4 years ago)
Beautiful church for a wedding

Oliver Subasic (4 years ago)
God house

Antony Hewitt AIIRSM AIOSH (4 years ago)
Beautiful place, wonderful people

Nalou à Stockholm (4 years ago)
Oldest building in Lidingö, this church was built in 1630. All of wood and white stones, surrounds by an aisle of trees, the building is really stunning and gives a peaceful impression.

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