Sånga Church, Sollefteå, Sweden

Sånga Church was built in the 13th or 14th century was replaced older wooden castle. The interior dates mainly from the 1770s.

Address

Sollefteå, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Ytterlännäs Old Church (20,7 km)
Stensätter Hill Fort (18,9 km)
Häxberget (Witch Mountain) (15,4 km)
Boteå Church (9,2 km)
Ramsele Old Church (67,2 km)

User Reviews

Ann-Gerd Strömquist (3 years ago)

O Bull (4 years ago)
Unbelievably beautiful old church. Beautiful salmon pink color, with an open well inside the church. Well worth a visit and a detour if you are visiting the Sollefteåtracts.

Daniel Sjödahl (4 years ago)
Nice church in a fantastic location.

Björn Eriksson (5 years ago)
Beautiful

Annika Askebrant (6 years ago)
Water source in the sacristy

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