Sånga Church, Medieval church in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden
Description
Sånga Church is a church on Färingsö island in Ekerö Municipality with medieval roots and later additions. The structure features a tall spire from 1730 and enlarged windows that bring light into the interior.
History
The church's core dates back to 1101, with renovations in the 14th and 15th centuries transforming its architecture from Romanesque to Gothic. These changes shaped the building's form for centuries.
Culture
The interior walls display extensive frescos from the 15th century depicting Christian themes alongside detailed illustrations of the fifteen signs of the Last Judgment. These paintings shape how the interior looks and feels today.
Practical
The church is regularly visited and easily accessible on Färingsö island. It is worth taking time to explore the interior details at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
Inside hangs a wooden epitaph from 1584 that contains one of Sweden's earliest landscape paintings. This artwork is a rare treasure from the early modern period.
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