Almunge Church

Uppsala, Sweden

Almunge church was built in the 13th century and extended to the east in the 1660’s. The bell tower was added in the 16th century. Inside the church the most interesting artefacts are the imposing altar retable from 1717 and distinguished pulpit from 1716 made by Carl Spaak. Baptismal font of limestone was made in the 13th century and frescoes by Albertus Pictor in 1490s.

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Almunge 3, Uppsala, Sweden
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Christoffer Romppala (4 years ago)
En fin kyrka
Lars Bergquist (5 years ago)
Fungerar att besöka
David Nordin (5 years ago)
Slavko Jelicic (5 years ago)
Lajos J. Hajdu (6 years ago)
Old church, cemetery around. Separate belltower.
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