St. Nicholas' Church

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St. Nicholas" Church chancel dates from the 1100s and the nave was added during the next century. The church was originally a chapel for fishermen, and as the town has expanded, has been built on substantially. The finely carved pulpit dates from 1626 and is believed to be the work of Claus Clausen Billedsnider.

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Address
Lübeckergränd 3, Simrishamn, Sweden

Established
12th century

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