Skepptuna Church

Sigtuna, Sweden

Skepptuna was built of bricks and stone in the early 1200s, but it was destroyed by fire around 1300. During the restoration the church was enlarged. The altar screen with medieval paintings is the most valuable artefact in Skepptuna Church. It was done in Brussels and bought to Sweden after 1500. The font dates also from the early 1500s.

References:

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Address

Skepptuna Kyrkby 224, Sigtuna, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

susanne mattsson (15 months ago)
Very well maintained cemetery and friendly staff.

Casal K190 (2 years ago)
Nice church, cozy location

Michaela Joanidisova (2 years ago)
Nice place.

Elena Nordlinder (5 years ago)
The impressive 1160 church, one of the oldest in Sweden. A pleasant woman guide shows and tells the story of the church’s construction, serves coffee and cake. Most pleasant visit experience.

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