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.

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

Ingela Pantorp (4 years ago)
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Kickan Rasmussen (4 years ago)
Wonderfully beautiful church.

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

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