Askersund Country Church, Askersund, Sweden

The country church of Askersund was built between 1664-1670 to the site of medieval church, which was destroyed by fire in 1661. The present church is designed by Jean de la Vallée ja Eric Dahlbergh. The font originates from the Middle Ages and the Baroque-style pulpit was made in 1600s.

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Thore Persson (6 years ago)
Beautiful church. Weekly Wednesdays.

Leif Gustavsson (7 years ago)
Mysig kyrka

Thomas Wihrén (8 years ago)
Fint

Mats Bergman (8 years ago)
Används ofta för konserter utöver gudstjänster. Här finns Randi Fischers berömda kormatta med både kristna och isamiska motiv. Helt unik.

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