Högestad Church

Description

The beautiful stone church of Högestad was built in the 12th century. The tower was added in the 14th century. The church bell date also from the 14th century. The pulpit was made in 1726. There are also fine medieval frescoes in walls.

Address
Ljungahusvägen 115, Ystad, Sweden

Established
12th century

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