Lidingö Church

Lidingö, Sweden

The present Lidingö Church was completed in 1623 to the site of earlier wooden chapel. It was built due the initiative of Baner Svante Gustafsson (1584-1628) and his wife Ebba Griffin (1583-1666). The church was originally smaller and enlarged in 1756. The new sacristy was added in 1867. The font and the Gustavian style pulpit date from the 1770s. The Rococo style altarpiece was donated to the church in 1756.

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Founded: 1623
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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www.lidingo.se

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NoWayUCanStopMe (8 months ago)
Very cute.
Sina Gholoubi (2 years ago)
Enjoyed the atmosphere and songs
Tomas Michna - Wedding Photo & Video Worldwide (2 years ago)
Nice church
Eric A.L. Axner (3 years ago)
A petite but rather gorgeous looking church.
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