Vårfrukyrkan

Enköping, Sweden

Vårfrukyrkan (Our Lady’s Church) was built in the 12th century in the same style as Sigtuna and Old Uppsala churches. The star vaulting and enlargement were completed in the 15th century. The wooden tower was added in 1839. There are remains medieval mural paintings as well as newer painted by C. W. Petterson in 1904.

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

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Genvägen, Enköping, Sweden
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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6977max (3 months ago)
Ok
Helena Andersson (3 months ago)
Vackert beläget på höjd över Enköping. Insidan bjuder på enormt vackra målningar runt väggar och tak.
Marie Lindberg (3 months ago)
Vacker kyrka. Värd att besöka
Olivier D. (7 months ago)
Superbe endroit calme et reposant.
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