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The Skeppsholm Church is named after its' locatioin, the islet of Skeppsholmskyrkan in central Stockholm. It was built between 1823-1849 and inaugurated by King Charles XIV John.
The Church neoclassical shape was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.
The Skeppsholmen parish was discontinued in 1969 when the Navy moved to Musko, and now it is no longer used as a Church.
Written Feb 5, 2012
Address: Skeppsholmskyrkan
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This church was originally founded for the Admiralty before it moved to Karlskrona in the south of Sweden. At first, the church was were the National Museum now is, but it was then decided to move it here and work started in 1664 with drawings by Jean de la Vallée, famous for many other prominent buildings in Swedish cities. At first, there was only money for a simpler wooden church, but in 1725, work continued under a new architect (Adelcrantz). It was then named after queen Hedvig Eleonora. If you want to see some of its treasures, have a look at the link below, where you can see pictures of the interior with the famous wooden "Golden Altar" and other treasures. There are also a couple of relatively impressive organs.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Storgatan, Östermalmstorg
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The church of Sainta Clara in the Klara quarters of the city is interesting not only in a general ecclesiastical way but also in that it lies in between the Central station and the infamous Plattan at Sergels torg, which means that it prioritises social work a lot. The entire quarter is one which suffered from the 1960s demolition craze in the city centre and the church and the buildings immediately surrounding it are the only old ones left in what used to be Stockholm's Fleet Street newspaper quarters before the papers moved to Kungsholmen and then onto the Globen area.
The church used to be its own parish but these days belong to the cathedral (Storkyrkan). St Clara was a monastery here in the 1280s, but just like in England, the 16th century saw those being dissolved and king Johan III instead had a church built here 1572 and onwards, and it has since been added to throughout the 19th century and then restored a couple of times in the 20th. Being where it is, there is usually a Sunday service in English as well as all the work in Swedish.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Klarabergsgatan 37
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The Hedvig Eleonora Kyrka is located close to the ?stermalmhallen at the crossing of Storgatan and ?stermalmstorg. For me this church means 'light' and the light that flows into the church is the thing that will strike you at once. The church feels a bit unusual because of it's round shape, but I guess that also makes that a lot of light comes in.
The church is open daily between 11.00 and 18.00
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Storgatan 7
Phone: 08-545 675 70
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The Hedvig Eleonora Kyrka is located close to the ?stermalmhallen at the crossing of Storgatan and ?stermalmstorg. For me this church means 'light' and the light that streams into the church is the thing that will strike you at once. The church feels a bit unusual because of it's round shape, but I guess that also makes that a lot of light comes in.
The church is open daily between 11.00 and 18.00
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Storgatan 7
Phone: 08-545 675 70
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The entrance of the church is really impressive with its sculptures on this red-rose background. Actually, coloured churches are not so typical for whole Scandinavia and this is one of the few. The St. Jacobs kyrka is situated on Jakobs torg.
Written Mar 13, 2011
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Tyska kyrkan or the German Church is also sometimes referred St. Gertrude's Church is situated in Gamla stan. It is called the German Church as middle ages the area was in the centre of a German neighbourhood. Officially it is called St. Gertrude's or Sankta Gertrud, and it is dedicated to Saint Gertrude. it is very close to the Stortorget.
Written Oct 20, 2008
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This Church is only a few steps away from the central train station of Stockholm, the T-Centralen. It is one of the highest structures in the city and dominates the city's skyline. The area is called Klara Västra Kyrkogata in lower Norrmalm. The church was originally built here in the 1280s. But Gustav Wasa got the church broken down in 1527. The construction of the current church was started in 1572 under Johan III, whose catholic wife wanted a magnificent church "in the old style." If you are visiting the city by train, you don't have to look for it. You can't miss it.
Written Oct 19, 2008
Address: Klara Västra Kyrkogata
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Also in the Gamla Stan and very close to the Stortorget is the Tyska Kyrka (German Church or also called St.Gertrude's). This church still has the character and style of the 17th century. I only took a quick peak inside the church (it was almost clossing time) but I was quite impressed. The beautiful stained glas windows, the richly gilded altar and a pulpit of ebony and alabaster. Looking through these photos makes me realize that next time I have to drop by for another visit to take a better look.
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Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
During the summer: daily: 12:00 - 16:00
Updated Nov 11, 2007
Address: Svartmangatan 16A
Phone: +46 8 - 10 12 63
Website: http://www.st-gertrud.se/deutsch/dtindex.htm
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Tyska Kyrkan (the German church) is a symbol of the great influence that German merchants had on Stockholm back in the 16th century. At that time the Hanseatic League controlled trades at the Baltic Sea and many Germans settled down at Stockholm. That is also the reason why the urban development and the architectural structure of Gamla Stan (Stockholm's Old Town) is similar to the Northern German town of Lübeck.
Though Germany's political influence faded after the "Stockholm Bloodbath" and Gustav Wasa coming into power in 1523, the cultural and economic influence remained unbroken. The German parish was established in 1571. Tyska Kyrkan was built between 1638-1642 as an extension of a former, smaller church. In 1672 the interior in the style of late German Renaissance and Baroque was enhanced by a gallery for the German members of the royalty. The pulpit made of ebony and alabaster is a masterpiece without equals in Sweden.
Updated Oct 4, 2007
Address: Svartmangatan 16, Stockholm
Phone: +46 8 411 11 88
Website: www.visit-stockholm.com
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