Sweden - Åhus, Sankta Maria kyrka

Sankta Maria kyrka (St. Mary"s Church) was built in the 12th century - and enlarged a century later - in a style like the German brick Gothic; it is one of the oldest buildings of Åhus. The church was enlarged a century later and has been restored and rebuilt several times. The bell tower was added in late Middle Ages.

The interior with the blue coloured pews is quite large and offers several treasures. The retable has beautiful carvings and offers after a restoration its original colours. The Renaissance style pulpit dates from the 1600s and is decorated with images of St. Paul and the four evangelists.