St. Olaf's Church

Sankt Olof, Sweden

The church of St. Olaf was built in the 1200s, but it was enlarged in 1400s. The major restoration was made in 1870s by Helgo Zettervall. The church and the locality is named after the Norwegian Saint Olaf due there is a so-called St. Olaf's Well near the church. It was a famous pilgrimage site in past centuries.

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Byvägen 50, Sankt Olof, Sweden
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Fantastisk vacker kyrka med en mycket välkött kyrkogård
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Efter ångtågsresa eller före kommer ett annat MÅSTE BESÖK. Vacker kyrka och underbart vacker och välskött kyrkogård!
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Flemming P (3 years ago)
Nice paintings
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