Eksjö Church

Eksjö, Sweden

Eksjö Church was built in the later part of the 19th century to the designs of architect J. F. Åbom. Much of the inventory was retained from the earlier church that stood on the site, whose structure is partly incorporated. The altarpiece and pulpit are both 17th century works. The organ facade dates from the 18th century. The church is a popular venue for organ recitals. It stands in the heart of the town.

Address

Stora Torget 8, Eksjö, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1887-1889
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

romywebb se (7 months ago)
Eksjö Church is a nice white church building. Incredibly beautiful inside with bright colors. Feels very harmonious. The church is located on the main square on the other side of the Stadshotellet. The clock tower appears from afar. Especially the design of the back appealed to me a lot and nice trees decorate the small place around the church. There is a memorial stone on one side and a disabled ramp.

Vilgot Hjelm (3 years ago)
Was there when my daughter was confirmed and must say that it is a very nice church with a very good priest!

romywebb se (5 years ago)
Eksjö Church is a nice white church building. Located by the main square on the other side of the City Hotel. The bell tower appears from afar. The special design of the back appealed to me a lot and nice trees adorn the little place around the church. There is a memorial stone on one side and a handicap ramp.

Robert Tominc (6 years ago)
Lovely church a little ancestral of military

BJÖRN Z (6 years ago)
Nice church quiet or nice beautiful inside

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