Tensta Church

Uppsala, Sweden

The impressive church of Tensta is one of the oldest brick churches in Uppland. The oldest parts originate from the late 13th century. The sacristy and porch were built during the next century and arches between 1420-30.

There are many fine medieval frescoes in the church. These are signed by the painter Johannes Rosenrod in 1437. They depict various religious themes including scenes from the life of St. Birgitta. The altar was made by Bernt Notke workshop in Lübeck in 1480’s. The pulpit dates from 1749. Outside the church stands also a runestone.

References:

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

Address

Uppsala 704, Tensta, Uppsala, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

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Uppland Museum (20,3 km)
Gustavianum (20,5 km)
Uppsala Cathedral (20,4 km)
Holy Trinity Church (20,6 km)
Uppsala University (20,5 km)
Uppsala Castle (20,9 km)
St. Olof's Church Ruins (47,1 km)
St. Mary's Church (47,1 km)
Carolina Rediviva (20,8 km)

User Reviews

Jesper Olsson (2 years ago)
National Day Touring. 40 hojjars, people stood in the villages and waved ???

Hylaeus (2 years ago)
Stylish brick church with fine decorations such as cherubs and other things

Charlotte Heiberg (2 years ago)
What fantastic paintings!

Elisabeth Wernersson (3 years ago)
Disappointed with grave care.

Jan Ohlström (5 years ago)
Nice as it should be there ?

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