Östra Torp Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Östra Torp Church |
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Östra Torps kyrka
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Östra Torp Church in September 2010
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| Location | Smygehamn |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
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| Consecrated | 14 June 1911 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Theodor Wåhlin |
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| Parish | Källtorp |
| Diocese | Lund |
The Östra Torp Church (which means Östra Torps kyrka in Swedish) is a church building located in Smygehamn, Sweden. This church is part of the Church of Sweden and belongs to the Källtorp Parish. It is special because it is the southernmost church in all of Sweden!
A New Beginning: The Church's History
The current Östra Torp Church was officially opened on June 14, 1911. It was built to replace an older church that was sadly destroyed by a fire in 1909.
Who Designed the Church?
The person who designed this church was an architect named Theodor Wåhlin. Architects are like artists who plan and design buildings.
Where is Östra Torp Church Located?
Östra Torp Church is in Smygehamn, a town in the southern part of Sweden. This area is known as Skåne County.
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