Yttergran Church

Bålsta, Sweden

Yttergran granite church dates from the late 1100s and it is the smallest one in the diocese. The church had originally no tower, although one was added relatively early in the 13th century. The interior decoration dates mainly from about 1480, when famous medieval master Albertus Pictor painted murals. The paintings are in a good condition and are well worth seeing.

Address

Yttergrans kyrkväg 1, Bålsta, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Lenita Månpärla (12 months ago)
If you want to see a small little church, this is where you should go. Small and cute.

Margit Johansson (3 years ago)
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Gunilla Johansson (3 years ago)
Why do some say that it is Sweden's smallest church?

Hans Wahlgren (3 years ago)
Sweden's finest å bergis smallest church .. the belfry outside has history m LasseMajja who stole the church silver

stefan norell (5 years ago)
Very beautiful church and place.

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