Saint Nicholas' Church

Sölvesborg, Sweden

The oldest part of the church of Saint Nicholas is from the late 13th century, but the nave was built some decades later. In the 14th century, the church formed part of a Carmelite convent. The altarpiece and pulpit were made in 1620s.

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

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Per Lilja (8 months ago)
Kyrka med intressant historia. Värt ett besök om du är i Sölvesborg.
Kenn Madsen (3 years ago)
Go and have a look for your self ???
Khairulazman Sulaiman (6 years ago)
Beautiful place. Attend here for wedding. Amazed with the interior...
Maciej Malek (6 years ago)
Awesome gothic church!
Lars Skough (6 years ago)
Vi såg den vackra kyrkan på håll, och tänkte titta närmare. Kom tyvärr inte in då kyrkan var stängd pga förrättring. Vi får återkomma. Här ska finnas fina kalkmålningar.
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