Ödeby Church

Glanshammar, Sweden

Öbeby Church was entirely reconstructed in 1680 by Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie. The tower date from the original church built in the 13th century. Ödeby Church is richly decorated, probably by the workshop of Albertus Pictor in the 1470s. The altar is a significant attraction, made in Mechelen, Belgium, in the beginning of the 15th century. The pulpit date from 1681.

References:

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

Käggelholm 230, Glanshammar, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

carl-oscar bromander (4 years ago)
Nice place, if you enjoy churches this could be a place to visit.

Jonathan Nordin (5 years ago)
Beautiful church by Lake Väringen.

Christer Folkesson (7 years ago)

Didier Nehin (7 years ago)

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