Filipstad Church, Filipstad, Sweden

Filipstad church was completed in 1785 according the design of Jean Erik Rehn and it represents Gustavian style. The pulpit and altar were made in 1789. The altarpiece was painted by Lars Bolander.

References:

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

Address

John Ericssonsgatan 4, Filipstad, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1785
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)

More Information

www.varmland.se

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Maria (4 years ago)
Fantastic church.

Allachka Allachka (4 years ago)
Wonderfully

Tony Örnell (4 years ago)
Nice

milles lundin (5 years ago)
Nice parking space next to the church for motorhomes 6 places, fee

Maria Lagerman (6 years ago)
Good acoustics and nice holy room.

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