Hjärnarp Church

Ängelholm, Sweden

Neo-classical Hjärnarp stone church built in 1842-1843, replacing a 12th century church. Some of the inventory from the old church has been preserved: a 13th Century Baptismal font, a 17th century brass basin, and a pulpit from 1619. During restoration work in 1957, a fresco by Per Siegård, "Jesus' Passion Week", was added.

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Founded: 1842-1844
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

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www.engelholm.com

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Mona@bjarenet.com Petersson (12 months ago)
Of course nice visited the graves of my relatives and lit candles.
jonas persson (3 years ago)
One of the best churches and the surroundings are nice
Tobias Niovaldh (4 years ago)
Nice church, nothing outstanding but nicer than most
Bo Wigert (5 years ago)
Nice church with magnificent alto painting, well-sounding organ and piano.
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