Särna Old Church, Särna, Sweden

The old church in Särna was built between 1684-1697 and the tower erected in 1706. It was partially left to decay in 1880s when the new church was completed. The restoration was carried out in 1953-1954. The former altarpiece is painted in 1689 by Israel Eriksson and the current in 1775 by Anders Berglin. The pulpit dates from 1728.

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Address

Hammargårdsvägen 4, Särna, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1684-1697
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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Big Jonas Ezuhu (2 years ago)
Bismillah

Ernst Hammargren (2 years ago)
The worship leader with other services should be raised to the skies for his pastoral care in this temple, today under the evangelical heading "One is necessary"

Claude Freeman (2 years ago)
Särna Kyrka is an active church in Särna, Sweden. The church is in the middle of a very well-kept complex with many graves, some of which are old. The whole garden area gives a feeling of calm and peace. Right next to it you can also visit the Särna Gammelkyrka, the ancestor of the new church, which is very worthwhile.

Pär Eriksson (2 years ago)
If you are traveling in Norra Dalarna, visit this church There is also an older wooden Church See dignities in Särna

Nicole Bühler (6 years ago)
Tower is being rebuilt. Nothing special.

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