Barnarp Church facts for kids
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Barnarps kyrka
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Barnarp Church in August 2008
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| Location | Barnarp |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
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| Parish | Barnarp |
| Diocese | Växjö |
Barnarp Church (called Barnarps kyrka in Swedish) is an old and beautiful church building. It is located in Barnarp, a place in Jönköping County, Sweden. This church belongs to the Church of Sweden, which is the national church of Sweden. It is part of the Barnarp Parish and the Diocese of Växjö.
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History of Barnarp Church
How Old is the Church?
The oldest parts of Barnarp Church were built a very long time ago. They date back to the 13th century. This means the church is over 700 years old! It was first built in a style called Romanesque.
Changes Over Time
The church has changed its shape over the centuries. In the years 1686 and 1687, two new sections were added. These additions made the church look like a Greek cross from above. A Greek cross has four arms of equal length.
Inside the Church
Baroque Style Decorations
The inside of Barnarp Church is decorated in a style called Baroque. This style was popular in the late 17th and mid-18th centuries. Baroque art often features lots of detail, rich colors, and dramatic scenes.
Painted Ceilings
One of the most interesting parts of the church's interior is its wooden ceilings. In 1730, an artist named Johann Kinnerus (who lived from 1705 to 1759) painted them. He decorated the ceilings with many scenes from the Bible. These paintings tell stories from religious texts.
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