Ludlow Part 3: Parish Church of St. Laurence

Next to the castle was a little hidden gem tucked away down a local side street.  The Parish Church of Saint Laurence was absolutely stunning.  Every detail in the church is gorgeous and ornate.  I took at least forty pictures and cannot upload them all, but you should be able to get a sense of how beautiful this church really is.  There was apparently an option to climb the bell tower which has amazing overlooks of the town and the castle, but the kids were too young to be allowed up the steps. It also gives us a reason to come back.  What is amazing to us as Americans is how much history is here compared to our relatively young nation.  For example, the church has been there for 550 year and has a written record dating back to 1199.  It has been beautifully preserved and was one of my favorite parts of the trip.