Sankta Catharina Kyrka

Åland Archipelago


Sankta Catharina Kyrka was built in the 13th century, though a fire at the beginning of the 15th century led it to be rebuilt with fresh wall paintings. To the west of the church are more than 30 Iron Age burial sites.


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