Brännkyrka Church

Stockholm, Sweden

Oldest parts of the Brännkyrka church was built in the 12th century. There are notes that there has been four serious fires in the church. It is assumed that the name Brännkyrka ('burnt church') was given after a fire around 1400, since it was named 'Vantör' before that time.

Address

Götalandsvägen 193, Stockholm, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

jan ottervald (9 months ago)
Concert in the church, very good music and a wonderful experience!

Peter Ahlin (2 years ago)
The church is nicely located, despite the residential area nearby. Nice with a medieval day.

Sandeep Banyal (3 years ago)
Peaceful place

Johan Tornberg (5 years ago)
Modern inredning, med de bekvämligheter man kan förvänta sig.

Peter Janeček (5 years ago)
Peaceful place, nice for those seeking silence. Good place for walks.

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