Åsbo Church, Boxholm, Sweden

Åsbo Church was built in the 12th century and inaugurated according a legend in 1181. In the 15th century it was enlarged and the new sacristy was built. The next restoration took place in 1749. The church has a font from the 13th century, wooden medieval sculpures and crucifix from the 15th century.

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Madelyn Wallh (4 years ago)
Beautiful church located in the countryside, but easily accessible. Beautiful surroundings.

C. (4 years ago)
Nice church and place. Good thing it's open in summer, so you can see inside it.

Maria L (5 years ago)
Nice church where you can spend time either discovering the building or why not take a walk in the cemetery. The church dates from 1181 and is usually open on Östgöta days but is also open in summer.

Annelie Sandberg (6 years ago)
Nice old church which is an "open church" that you can go in and look at.

Johnny Alfredsson (6 years ago)
It is not neat and tidy in the cemetery, the bulletin board is dirty and notes are hanging and fluttering on some "provisional" poles. A proper makeover is needed here so you feel an inner peace when you visit your loved ones who are buried here ?

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