Villberga Church

Grillby, Sweden

The original Villberga church consisting of nave and chancel was built probably between 1227-1280. Until the mid-1300s the vaulting of brick and current vestry were added. Simultaneously with the arches were added probably. The porch has been dated to the period 1250-1350. The original frescoes were made probably in the mid-1400s by an unknown artist associated with Mälardalen School. At the end of the 1400's them were overpainted and new paintings were added by Albertus Pictor or any of his students.

Apart from some window enlargements, the exterior has remained relatively unchanged since the Middle Ages. The interior, however, has undergone several changes. By the 1700s medieval paintings were overpainted. At the same time the existing furnishings were changed. Also the organs, organ facade and pulpit were added then.

One of the key attractions of Villberga Church are the preserved medieval frescoes that adorn the wall. The altar screen was made ​​around 1510 in Jan Borman’s workshop in Brussels. According to a legend the altar was brought from Germany during the Thirty Years' War and it came to Villberga church in 1632.

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538 Villberga, Grillby, Sweden
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Founded: ca. 1227-1280
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Sonia Lysen (8 months ago)
Interesting church that was closed when we arrived.
Oskar Kuus (8 months ago)
A church. No big deal
B G (3 years ago)
Nice church with harmonious and well-kept cemetery well located by the country road. Well worth a visit.
Robert Hagblom (3 years ago)
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