Frötuna Church

Norrtälje, Sweden

Frötuna Church was built of grey stone in the 12th century. It was extended to east between 1250–1275. The tomb dates from the mid-1600s. There are several medieval aftefacts in Frötuna church, including a triump crucifix (1275), font (1200s) and sculpture of St. Olaf (early 1300s). The pulpit was made in 1640s and the altar dates from 1773.

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Address

990, Norrtälje, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Selmla (5 years ago)
Fint ställe

Robin Alfredsson (5 years ago)
Vacker gammal kyrka

William Colom (5 years ago)

Carl-Adam Berglund (5 years ago)
I just passed, taking photos from the buss

Andreas Ekengren (6 years ago)
Fin kyrka i lantlig idyll med åkrar och kor in på knuten, trots sin närhet till staden. Sjön ligger vackert precis nedanför.

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