Vallby Church, Simrishamn, Sweden

Vallby Church was dedicated to St. Lawrence and it was built in the 12th century. The vaults were added in the 15th century and the church was extended in 1782 and 1870-1871.

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Michael Graff (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with cross arms. Light and airy.

Anna Westerdahl (3 years ago)
Nice church. Nice both in the church and in the cemetery.

Marcus Conradsson (5 years ago)
Beautiful church

Jonathan Joosten (5 years ago)
A church with a lot. Story

Magnus R (5 years ago)
What can one expect from a church?

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