Edebo Church

Norrtälje, Sweden

The present stone church was built during the second half of 1400s, but the vestry may date from the 1200s. The church is decorated with well-preserved frescoes made by so-called "Edebo master". Paintings depict events from the Old and New Testament. The porch was built in 1514.

A bell tower stands on the other side of the highway northwest of the church. The large bell was cast in 1625.

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Address

Skebovägen, Norrtälje, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Håkan Uhlin (5 years ago)
I met people who were nice and helped me when I lacked experience.

Per-Erik Pralen Lund (5 years ago)
Difficult to navigate the site and an update is undoubtedly needed.

Kerstin Floden (6 years ago)
Nice friendly people working there

Christer dahlfors (8 years ago)

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