Mosselbo Church

Tranemo, Sweden

The wooden church of Mosselbo was built in the 18th century. The church exterior and roof paintings inside are well-preserved. The pulpit was carved by Sven Nilsson Morin and the facade of organs was donated by Josef Hansson in 1796.

References:

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

Address

Mossebo, Tranemo, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 18th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)

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