Dannemora Church

Österbybruk, Sweden

The stone church of Dannemora was built in the late 1400s. The porch was added few decades later. The bell tower was erected in 1753. The mural paintings are well-preserved. The are couple of medieval artefacts, like crucifix in the church. The Baroque-style pulpit was carved in 1680.

References:
  • Wikipedia
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

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Eric A.L. Axner (3 years ago)
Very beautiful church, located on a little hill. A fitting old cemetery accompanies well.
Göran Sandberg (4 years ago)
Very beautiful church is very nicely located
Hylaeus (4 years ago)
Beautiful gray stone church
Jörgen Gucco Sundelin (5 years ago)
Beautiful church in beautiful surroundings
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