Lomma Church, Lomma, Sweden

The yellow brick church of Lomma was built between 1871-1873. The present church replaced a medieval building that had stood on the same site since the 12th century. The altar dates from 1566 and it was reconstructed in 1935. There is also a beautiful silver chalice.

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Ingrid Wahlden (2 years ago)
Nice old church. Unfortunately, most often visited in sad life events

Johnny Fonsmark (2 years ago)
Nice location by Höjeå, nice well-kept grave sites and bright and open

Eva Clarin (2 years ago)
Fantastic gospel with lovely young people You can't get any closer to heaven!!

Jens Nilsson (3 years ago)
Beautiful church by Höje Å.

Lennart Brunell (3 years ago)
Very nice, modern interior lighting

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