Red Tower

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Rödtornet (Red Tower) is the only remaining part of the medieval St. Peter's Church built in the 12th century. The tower was erected in 1464. The church was replaced with a school in 1828.

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Address
Sånggatan 2, Vadstena, Sweden

Established
1464

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