Hudiksvall Church

Hudiksvall, Sweden

Hudiksvall Church, built in 1643-1672, is the oldest survived building in the city. Hudiksvall has been damaged by fires some 10 times, the most severe when it was burnt by the Russians in 1721, whereafter only the church remained. There are still traces of Russian cannonball hits in church walls.

References:
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

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Södra Kyrkesplanaden 11, Hudiksvall, Sweden
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Founded: 1643-1672
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Andreas Bengter (9 months ago)
Very nice church and talented musicians and inspiring priests! Tuesdays at 12:00 they have communion service when you can have peace with God and yourself and be washed clean from sin and shame. :)
Carina Nilsson (10 months ago)
They are absolutely fantastic for all those who do not have a job, friends so alone the advantage
Pillerburk69 (12 months ago)
Amen
유지선 (18 months ago)
Beautiful cozy church
Mangesh Mahadadalkar (2 years ago)
A legendary to peep the medival times...
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