Svaneke Kirke

Bornholm


You’ll find some interesting period buildings near the elevated landmark of Svaneke Kirke, a few minutes’ walk south of Svaneke Torv. The watermelon-hued church, home to a rune stone, dates from 1350, although it was largely rebuilt during the 1880s.


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