Bygdeå Church, Bygdeå, Sweden

Bygdeå Church was built probably to the site of older wooden church with star vaults in 1539. The belfry was erected in 1818.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Kyrkvägen 2, Bygdeå, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1539
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Richard Löwall (4 years ago)
Nice place where the wings of history meet you.

Per-Anders Åström (5 years ago)
Fantastic caretaker. Went over their duties to assist me. All the honor to Bygdeå parish staff

Anett Hegebeck (5 years ago)
StenKyrkan is a cultural monument and very beautiful

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