Sorunda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sorunda
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Sorunda Church
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 Sorunda
Location in Stockholm
Sorunda
Location in Sweden
Sorunda
Location in European Union
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Södermanland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Nynäshamn Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 km2 (0.42 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 1,319 |
| • Density | 1,199/km2 (3,106/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Sorunda is a small town, also called a locality, in Sweden. It's located in the Nynäshamn Municipality, which is part of Stockholm County. In 2020, about 1,319 people lived there. Sorunda is special because it's the hometown of some well-known Swedish people. These include Ulla Akselson, Moa Martinson, and Harry Martinson.
Exploring Sorunda Church: A Medieval Treasure
Sorunda is home to a very old and large church. This church was built a long time ago, during the Middle Ages. Its history goes all the way back to the 12th century. Over the years, big additions were made, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Inside Sorunda Church: History and Art
The church has special rooms called burial chapels. These chapels were built for important local families, known as aristocratic families. Many details inside the church are from the Middle Ages. One very special piece is a beautiful wooden sculpture. It was made by an artist named Hermen Rode.
Gallery
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A look inside Sorunda church
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The altarpiece, a special artwork by Hermen Rode
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A closer look at the outside of the church
