Hammarlöv Church, Trelleborg, Sweden

Hammarlöv Church is the only church in Scania with a round west side tower. The Romanesque style church originates from the 12th century and the tower and vaults were probably added in the 1400s. It was also enlarged in the 19th century.

The beautiful mural paintings from the 13th and 15h centuries in vaults have survived. The font is as old as the church and made by so-called Oxiemästaren. The pulpit originates from the 16th century and Baroque altar from 1700s.

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Fabian Hartung (3 years ago)
A small church worth seeing in a small town and perfect for a short stop on the way.

Ruben Engström (3 years ago)
The beautiful unique church on the plain

Solvig Lindholm (4 years ago)
Was at Barndop nys where the church was very nice

Magnus (Belsebubb) (4 years ago)
Here I was baptized by my grandfather who was pastor for most of the 20th century. (Elvir Nilsson).

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