Västra Sallerup Church

Eslöv, Sweden

The church Västra Sallerup, built in the late 12th century, is famous of its medieval frescoes. The fresco of Queen Margrethe I has been used on a Danish stamp. The beautiful pulpit is made by Jakob Kremberg, who lived in Lund between 1596-1641. To west of the church is a former vicarage built in 1867-1868.

References:

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

Address

Sassels väg 1, Eslöv, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

www.hagen.web.surftown.se

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Eslöv Museum (2 km)
Skarhult Castle (6,5 km)
Trollenäs Castle (4,5 km)
Svenstorp Castle (7,3 km)

Malmö Stortorget (30,3 km)
Lund Cathedral (14,9 km)
Lund Historical Museum (14,9 km)
Malmö Castle (30,9 km)
Kungshuset (14,8 km)
St. Peter's Church (30,1 km)
Lund University Main Building (14,8 km)
Drotten Church Ruins (15,2 km)
St. Peter's Priory (15,1 km)

User Reviews

Micke Andersson (4 years ago)
Small nice church, warmth inside by cold outside so an incredible plus

Ingela Pantorp (4 years ago)
Wedding

Kickan Rasmussen (4 years ago)
Wonderfully beautiful church.

Alf-Göran Rappner (6 years ago)
Old fine parish church.

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