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.

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Stora Torget 8, Eksjö, Sweden
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Founded: 1887-1889
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

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eng.visiteksjo.se

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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romywebb se (2 months 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 (2 years ago)
Lovely church a little ancestral of military
BJÖRN Z (2 years ago)
Nice church quiet or nice beautiful inside
Dima Harba (2 years ago)
A church right in the middle of Eksjö. Has bells and a clock that ring alot. One of Eksjös attractions. I usually go there with the school as it is spacious and can hold a huge number of people. Very beautiful and big on the inside. It is not cold in there either. Maybe a bit old but it surely gives you the feeling of antiquity.
Dima Harba (2 years ago)
A church right in the middle of Eksjö. Has bells and a clock that ring alot. One of Eksjös attractions. I usually go there with the school as it is spacious and can hold a huge number of people. Very beautiful and big on the inside. It is not cold in there either. Maybe a bit old but it surely gives you the feeling of antiquity.
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