Norra Björke Church, Trollhättan, Sweden

Norra Björke Church was probably built in the early 1400s. It was enlarged in 1754 and the tower was demolished in 1817. The font dates from the 13th century and the altar from 1772. It is probably painted by master Nubbe in Gothenburg.

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Svenne Andersson (16 months ago)
Very beautiful church!

Patrik Fredriksson (19 months ago)
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Thomas Andersson (2 years ago)
Nice church, nice cemetery, nice surroundings

Ingela Ivarsson (2 years ago)
Norra Björke kyrkan är belägen på landsbygden strax utanför Trollhättan. Kyrkorummet ger ett mörkt intryck då inredningen är mörk och det är förhållandevis lågt till tak. Det finns många vackra inredningsdetaljer.

Linda Jacobsson (2 years ago)
Ett fantastisk dop och bröllop i gammelmormors kyrka

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