Hamra Church, Hamra, Sweden

Hamra Church was built from the mid-13th century to early 14th century. The retable of sandstone dates from 1792. The triumph crucifix and font dates from the Middle Ages.

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Ole østli (17 months ago)
Nice garden Alot of different hights on the roof

Nahoj Grebdron (2 years ago)
my second home, my childhood and my future produce a beautiful church. can't give anything but 5.

Petrus Dahlbeck (4 years ago)
Very beautiful church, really worth a visit when you are in Hamra.

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