Yttergran Church

Bålsta, Sweden

Yttergran granite church dates from the late 1100s and it is the smallest one in the diocese. The church had originally no tower, although one was added relatively early in the 13th century. The interior decoration dates mainly from about 1480, when famous medieval master Albertus Pictor painted murals. The paintings are in a good condition and are well worth seeing.

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Yttergrans kyrkväg 1, Bålsta, Sweden
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Margit Johansson (2 months ago)
We are a number of souls who meet and learn about writing about what we need to write about.
Gunilla Johansson (8 months ago)
Why do some say that it is Sweden's smallest church?
Hans Wahlgren (11 months ago)
Sweden's finest å bergis smallest church .. the belfry outside has history m LasseMajja who stole the church silver
stefan norell (3 years ago)
Very beautiful church and place.
Jan Ohlström (3 years ago)
Well, nice place I must say.
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