Hedemora Church

Hedemora, Sweden

Hedemora Church was founded in the 12th or 13th century and is the oldest surviving building in the town. The church has a font that is believed to be as old as the church. It also possesses a crucifix that would have been used in processions before the Reformation, which is believed to date from the same period. The pulpit is a beautiful Baroque work, from the early eighteenth century, and well worth seeing.

References:

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Address

Kyrkogatan 11, Hedemora, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Nina Östlin (2 years ago)
Finest church on home soil

Patrik Syversen (4 years ago)
It's a nice church, do not like churches. I'm glad I did not self-ignite ?

Iulia L (5 years ago)
Amazing

Carl Friedrich (6 years ago)
Beautiful and serene. Well worth a visit!

János Péter Marton (6 years ago)
A memory av law and order and care of the need of soul.

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