Fasterna Church, Lutheran church complex in Norrtälje Municipality, Sweden.
Fasterna Church is a Lutheran religious building in Norrtälje Municipality featuring traditional Swedish architectural design with protected heritage status. The complex includes the main structure and an adjacent cemetery where local residents are buried.
The church was completed in 1806 during a period of religious architectural development in the Norrtälje region. It reflects building practices from the early 1800s when many parish churches were constructed or renovated in northern Stockholm.
The church hosts Lutheran services and marks important life events like weddings and confirmations for the local community. It functions as a gathering place for religious celebrations throughout the year.
The church is situated within easy reach of Norrtälje and can be visited from the outside at any time. Visitors should check ahead for opening times if planning to enter the building or attend a service.
The cemetery adjoining the church contains graves spanning multiple generations that document the genealogy of families from the region. The headstones tell stories about the lives and connections of local people across many decades.
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