Sånga Church

Ekerö, Sweden

The Sånga church has been mentioned first time in 1308, when madame Ingeborg donated her land property to the church. The church was however built already in the late 1100s and enlarged in the 14th century.

The church has interesting mural paintings made around 1470. There are for example humorous paintings displaying events of Holy Bible. Also the pulpit, made in 1635, is richly decorated.

References:

Svenska Kyrkan

Address

Sånga Prästgårds väg 6, Ekerö, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.upplevmittsverige.nu

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Curt Göransson (3 years ago)
One of the finest churches. Worth a visit.

Terese Nelson Melin (5 years ago)
How nice

Mallis Lonn (6 years ago)
Very nice church

Hans Bjorkman (6 years ago)
Many churches are from the second half of the 12th century. Beautiful white carpet but flaky and with black roof. Outside the cemetery are three large burial pits that probably have been inside the church in time. Unfortunately, they are quickly wiped away by the weather.

Kristofer Ritzman (6 years ago)
Really beautiful building.

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