Öjeby Church, Öjebyn, Sweden

The oldest parts of the medieval Öjebyn church date back to the 15th century and the clock-tower is probably the oldest building in Norrbotten. The church was restored in 1753.

References:

Swedish Lapland Tourism

Address

Affärsgatan 17, Öjebyn, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

More Information

www.pitea.se

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Helene Åström (6 years ago)
Beautiful church

Andreas Renberg (6 years ago)
Just in time with electric car chargers, bad that people don't take it and stand there with fossil dinosaurs

Kristina Eklund (6 years ago)
"My" beautiful wooden church.

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