Gagnef Church

Gagnef, Sweden

Gagnef Church origins from the 13th century, but it was extended on several occasions during the following centuries. The major reconstruction was made between 1766-1771. The interesting triptych is made in Lübeck around the year 1500. The backside is decorated by Albertus Pictor or his students.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Kyrkbyvägen, Gagnef, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1766-1771
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Linda Olsson (5 months ago)
The community center is a nice, bright place to gather in. We had a civil funeral here and had room for 70 chairs and much more space. Good sound equipment is available to borrow and also a grand piano for live music.

Gärd Eriksson (2 years ago)
Was there for a concert. A little bad sound, but otherwise good!

Kurt Lundgren (2 years ago)
Nice church with roots from the 13th century, modern church building from the 18th century. Road church in July 2022.

Eric A.L. Axner (2 years ago)
While the exterior is hardly very original, the interior is all the more beautiful and has a serene quality to it. Modern, yet classic.

Ted Moleff (3 years ago)
Nice place.

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