Öjeby Church

Öjebyn, Sweden

The oldest parts of the medieval Öjebyn church date back to the 15th century and the clock-tower is probably the oldest building in Norrbotten. The church was restored in 1753.

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Affärsgatan 17, Öjebyn, Sweden
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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

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www.pitea.se

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User Reviews

Helene Åström (4 years ago)
Beautiful church
Helene Åström (4 years ago)
Beautiful church
Andreas Renberg (4 years ago)
Just in time with electric car chargers, bad that people don't take it and stand there with fossil dinosaurs
Andreas Renberg (4 years ago)
Just in time with electric car chargers, bad that people don't take it and stand there with fossil dinosaurs
Kristina Eklund (4 years ago)
"My" beautiful wooden church.
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