In the 1320s, two brothers from the Order of Saint Dominic came to Sigtuna. They had been here before to establish a Dominican convent in the town. At that time, it had not worked out. Now, the conditions looked better. Land had been set aside, and there was political will to support the construction.
Brick was used for the first time in the Mälardalen region, which the brothers themselves manufactured and fired in kilns north of the church. This was surely a very impressive novelty.
Mariakyrkan was built in a transitional style between Romanesque and Gothic, and it had a completely different appearance than the stone churches. The size of the church, the color of the brick, and the light inside the church must have made a divine impression on all visitors. A large convent belonged to the church. It was closed during the Reformation. Gustav Vasa also closed the stone churches in Sigtuna at that time. Mariakyrkan was designated as the parish church. A church that has served for more than 750 years.
Source: https://destinationsigtuna.se/
Photo: Arild Vågen
Written by Alexa
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