Bäckaby Old Church, Medieval wooden church in Jönköping City Park, Sweden
The wooden structure of Bäckaby Old Church stood within the boundaries of Jönköping City Park until its destruction by fire in April 2000.
Dating from the 1320s, Bäckaby Old Church was relocated from its original location near Vetlanda to Jönköping City Park, reopening on August 31, 1902.
The church served as a primary venue for weddings and baptisms within the Diocese of Växjö until an arson incident ended its nearly 700-year history.
A memorial site, established in 2003, marks the former location of the church within Jönköping City Park, near the bird museum and playground.
The church structure contained wooden elements from the 14th century, making it one of the oldest wooden religious buildings in Sweden before its destruction.
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 57.78336,14.13911
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:13
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