Åland Church, Uppsala, Sweden

Åland Church is a medieval greystone church built inthe 1250-1350. The current appearance is mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. The pulpit was carved in 1738 and font is medieval.

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Micke M (TriggerHappy) (3 years ago)

Hylaeus (3 years ago)
Picturesque church with handsome bell tower placed outside the wall

Eric A.L. Axner (3 years ago)
Rather ordinary, but certainly charming. Stop by if you're passing by!

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