Särna Old Church

Särna, Sweden

The old church in Särna was built between 1684-1697 and the tower erected in 1706. It was partially left to decay in 1880s when the new church was completed. The restoration was carried out in 1953-1954. The former altarpiece is painted in 1689 by Israel Eriksson and the current in 1775 by Anders Berglin. The pulpit dates from 1728.

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Hammargårdsvägen 4, Särna, Sweden
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Founded: 1684-1697
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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Nicole Bühler (2 years ago)
Tower is being rebuilt. Nothing special.
Anne Svensson (2 years ago)
Beautiful
Magnus Johansson (2 years ago)
What well-cut lawns
Anders Högberg (2 years ago)
Nice church relaxing atmosphere
Godgrabben (2 years ago)
Very upright church
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