Gödelöv Church, Genarp, Sweden

Gödelöv Church was probably built in the 1200s and the tower was added in the next century. The last restoration was made in 1905. The pulpit was made in 1580 and altar also dates from the 16th century. The font, made in the Middle Ages, has been brought from Östra Tunhem church.

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Anna Deregowska (7 months ago)
Beautifully

IdaK Skuggan Olsson (12 months ago)
Historic place. Beautiful, it is noticeable that it is an old place. Barons and Baronesses rest here.

Joanna Vandenbring (3 years ago)
A lovely old building with an interesting history.

Ella Armand (4 years ago)

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