Lunda Church

Sigtuna, Sweden

There has been one or more earlier churches on the same site of current Lunda church. One evidence of this is a font, dating from the 1200s. The current church was built in the early 1400s. The pulpit is designed by C. W. Palmroth and donated to Lunda church in 1806.

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Lunda Kyrkby 409, Sigtuna, Sweden
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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Daniel Boscarino (5 months ago)
Ok for an afternoon walk
Panagiotis Kostoulas (7 months ago)
Nice old church. Inside it the byzantine icon of the first Swedish female orthodox saint, Anna if Novgorod
Simon Larsson (10 months ago)
A pretty little brick church with beautiful wall/ceiling paintings and curiosities inside. Surroundings are pretty, as well. Well-worth a visit for anyone with an interest in history, together with the ruins just nearby.
Tamara Miguez (2 years ago)
It is a beautiful church with remnants of it medieval predecessors. It has old murals and wooden sculptures dating to medieval times. Right in front of it, in the same park are the ruins of St. Olof's church. Definitely worth a visit.
Adri P (2 years ago)
Honestly not much other than, it's a church. I have definitely seen better ones but it's close to the ruins so step in and take a look. Be mindful and be respectful of the church and surrounding grounds.
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