Säby Church, Tranås, Sweden

Säby Church was built around the year 1200 and it was enlarged probably in the 15th century, 1692 and 1746. The medieval frescos made by local master Amund are worth seeing. The pulpit was erected in 1653.

References:

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

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Patrik Averin (11 months ago)
Unusual church with lovely surroundings. A must visit if you are in the hooks.

BJÖRN Z (Wolfman) (16 months ago)
Was here at Baptism In Säby church! And it was so nice .... I worked at this church in the summer about 29 years ago And then this church was also nice. It was a nice summer job that I remember fondly

romywebb se (2 years ago)
Säby Church is a bit difficult for me to describe. It is so beautiful inside and out. The ceiling with its paintings in all directions is adorable. The different departments feel so beautifully integrated as a whole. The atmosphere feels calm and pleasant. The cemetery with lawn has a section with old gravestones. The other part has beautiful rose bushes by the graves which look so lovely and harmonious. There is a disabled toilet in the cemetery and parking outside.

BJÖRN Z (3 years ago)
Be here at Baptism In Säby church! 8ch it was so nice .... I have been working at this church for about 29 years now And d0 this church was 0xå nice.

Torsten Holmberg (4 years ago)
Fantastic, the church is from the 12th century. Worth a visit. Spirituality...

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