Brännkyrka Church, Stockholm, Sweden

Oldest parts of the Brännkyrka church was built in the 12th century. There are notes that there has been four serious fires in the church. It is assumed that the name Brännkyrka ('burnt church') was given after a fire around 1400, since it was named 'Vantör' before that time.

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Astrid Rahlén (4 months ago)
Nice old church from the Middle Ages, which was of great importance to seafarers (here used to be the route out to the Baltic Sea) and other travelers (next to Göta Landsväg). Cozy atmosphere with beautiful glass art from Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, in the choir. The church often has very nice concerts with choir, soloists and orchestra, and free tickets! I was here last in October 2024, when it was Mozart's Requiem with period clothing and old instruments. Fantastic!

jan ottervald (13 months ago)
Concert in the church, very good music and a wonderful experience!

Peter Ahlin (3 years ago)
The church is nicely located, despite the residential area nearby. Nice with a medieval day.

Sandeep Banyal (4 years ago)
Peaceful place

Johan Tornberg (6 years ago)
Modern inredning, med de bekvämligheter man kan förvänta sig.

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