Bromma Church, Medieval round church in Stockholm Municipality, Sweden
Bromma Church is a medieval round church in Stockholm's Bromma district with a circular central section surrounded by a nave, choir, sacristy, crypt areas, and a weaponhouse. The building integrates multiple chambers around its distinctive circular core.
It was built in the latter half of the 12th century as a fortified church with defensive features because of its strategic position near Lake Mälaren. The structure reflects the need to protect the community and the surrounding territory.
The walls inside hold over forty biblical paintings created in the 1480s, showing scenes from both the Old and New Testaments that fill the space with religious imagery.
The building is located at Gliavägen 100 in Bromma and visitors can contact the parish office to learn about access and visiting conditions. It is wise to check ahead to ensure you can visit at your preferred time.
Inside is a five-sided pulpit from 1686 with carved representations of Christ and the Four Evangelists worked in detail into its wooden surface. This piece of furniture is a fine example of the skilled woodcarving from that era.
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