Salem Church, Botkyrka, Sweden

The church of Salem was built originally to the Romanescue style in the 1100s. There are some remains of fighting in the walls which refers the church has also had a defensive purpose. The porch was added in the 15th century and the church was mainly reconstructed in the 1600s.

The interior was restored in the 19th century. The font date from the 12th century and crucifix was made about one hundred years later.

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Evert Melander (4 years ago)
Really beautiful and old church. nice people resting there ❤?

Marie-Louise Hagström (5 years ago)
Nice church, clean and tidy around the graves, well maintained

Gar T (6 years ago)
Godly

DeathPoint (6 years ago)
Very nice church with nice decoration :D

Edvinas Griauzdė (7 years ago)
One of the most amazing buildings

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