Skånela Church

Sigtuna, Sweden

The church of Skånela was built in the 1160’s. It was probably designed by the same German architect who designed also Lund Cathedral. The sacristy and north side chapel were added in the 14th century and the church was again enlarged in the 15th century. Skånela church was damaged by fire in 1642 and 1806.

The mural paintings inside the church date from the 1300’s. The wooden sculpture of Madonna was made around 1505 and pulpit in 1789. There are also 13 runestones in the church or nearby.

References:

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

Address

Skånela 151, Glesbygd, Sigtuna, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1160's
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.skanelasockenforening.se
www.azote.se

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Martin Pessink (12 months ago)
Beautiful church with grounds, many rune stones to see as well

Johanna Wilson (4 years ago)
Wonderful place!

Hans Bjorkman (4 years ago)
Beautifully located church which was unfortunately locked during my visit.

Vojtěch Lacina (4 years ago)
Nice place.

Cecilia Minamizen (5 years ago)
Amazing historical church framed with old stones. ????

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