Länna Church, Norrtälje, Sweden

Länna Church was built around the year 1300, but the baptismal font is from the earlier church. The crucifix dates from the 14th century. The Baroque style interior interior was mainly donated by near Penningby estate owner in the 17th century.

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Anita Vestberg Olofsson (6 months ago)
A very nice and calming place. Very orderly all around. And these nice hedgerows. Worth a visit.

Matz Jönsson (13 months ago)
Very atmospheric with lights around the graves outside the church. It's extra nice when it's dark outside. The church is very beautiful inside with, among other things, a magnificent altarpiece and stately chandeliers, which hang down from the ceiling. The size of the church is just enough to hear what is said during services and masses.

Hylaeus (3 years ago)
Beautiful stone church in fantastic lakeside surroundings. The church is located along the winding village street with well-preserved houses from different ages. Well worth a visit

Birgitta Jäghammar (4 years ago)
Very nice and peaceful place by Länna church lake, beautiful newly renovated church.

Björn Pettersson (5 years ago)
Small church with a lot of history!

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