Glanshammar Church

Glanshammar, Sweden

The tower of Glanshammar church dates originally from the 12th century. The choir and naves were rebuilt later in the Middle Ages. The crypt of family Reuter was added to the church in 1678-1679. The interior is very beautiful and richly decorated with medieval mural paintings. There are three of Närke runestones in the church.

References:

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Address

Skolvägen 4, Glanshammar, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ann-Charlotte Stewart (4 months ago)
One of Sweden's most beautiful churches. The paintings on the ceiling are psychedelic beautiful. Well worth a visit.

Tore S (8 months ago)
What a church! Many taxes such as a Marian sculpture from the Middle Ages. Many benches have been replaced with tables and chairs. These are placed in the middle of the church, not at the back as is usual.

Hans Andersson (2 years ago)
Very beautiful church!

Rod Cansby (3 years ago)
Beautiful old church. Oldest part from the 12th century. Filled with amazing paintings.

Jan Elgstrand (4 years ago)
Very nice information from the conservator who worked with the church's paintings and good explanations from Örebro County Museum's representative about the church's history

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