Husby-Ärlinghundra Church

Märsta, Sweden

The stone church of Husby-Ärlinghundra was built in the mid-12th century. The porch and sacristy were added later. The bell tower was erected in 1717 and restored in 1819 to the present appearance.

The sculpture of St. Michael, crucifix and mural paintings date from the Middle Ages. The Baroque-style pulpit was made in 1721.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Husby Kyrkby 131, Märsta, Sweden

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Details

Founded: ca. 1150
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Mats Ekblom (3 years ago)
A nice church from the 12th century and it is open if you want to visit. The downside is that no bus goes there so it's a long way to go

Laila Eriksson (3 years ago)
Imagine being there when the potatoes are picked up from the ground! It can't get fresher than that when you don't have your own potato country. Today I also bought carrots and beets. Even those unearthed before my eyes. I wish more people discover this way of buying vegetables and root vegetables during the harvest season.

Mathias Nilsson (3 years ago)
Fin kyrka. Separat klocktorn som man kan kolla in. Vi bjöds på kaffe och tårta där i påskas.

Alexandra Kaukola Rönnholm (3 years ago)
A beautiful old cemetery with a stone wall around the church, ash grove with a nice pond with carp in and a newer part. Benches to sit on and good with parking.

Mark Kattan (5 years ago)
Beautiful church!

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