Kungs-Barkarö Church, Kungsör, Sweden

Kungs-Barkarö granite church with brick features and wooden vaults was built at the end of the 13th century. A few 15th century murals are still visible in the vault. This small church, in fact the smallest one in the diocese, holds just 100 people. The church bell is from the 13th century and the crucifix is from the 1360s. Guided tours can be arranged for groups. Please contact the parish registrar’s office.

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Peter (2 years ago)
Very cozy place, nice and nice?

Martin (2 years ago)
Church from the 13th century! Absolutely wonderful, understand why so many people want to get married here.

Eric Axner-Norrman (4 years ago)
A perfect countryside church. Extraordinary. It also bears a significantly personal meaning to me.

P H (5 years ago)
Nice little church fron 1200. Big parking.

Joakim (6 years ago)

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