Sollentuna Church

Sollentuna, Sweden

Sollentuna Church originates from the late 1100s but it has been restored and enlarged several times. The current appearance dates from the 1600s. In 1560 remnants of Gustav Vasa and his two wives were held in Sollentuna church on the way to funeral in Uppsala Cathedral.

The interior is decorated with murals by famous Albertus Pictor school in the late 1400s. The thurible dates from the 1200s and font was made in Gotland around 1300. The pulpit stucture dates from 1627.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Kyrkvägen 2, Sollentuna, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Susanne Löfgren (17 months ago)
This is a beautiful church, century shows its traces in its splendor, pity I was there for funeral only, but my good friend had his last journey in this fine church.

Viktoria Carehag (2 years ago)
Such a nice, cozy and beautiful church! And the best Ebenezer Scrooge ?

Kent Cederholm (2 years ago)
Beautiful church, regardless of whether you are a believer. Nice ceremony too.

Manjunath kollukuduru (2 years ago)
Nice and calm place to visit

Inge-Marie Bodin (2 years ago)
It vsr a nice moment with choir singing and music.

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