Piteå Church, Piteå, Sweden

Piteå City Church (stadskyrka) was built c. 1686. The paintings in walls and pulpit date from the 1702. The altarpiece has probably looted from Poland in the wars of 17th century. It was acquired from the Mary Magdalene Church in Stockholm in 1700.

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Address

Nygatan 25, Piteå, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1686
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.swedishlapland.com

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Lars Jonsson (3 years ago)
said goodbye to a friend

Amanda (3 years ago)
Very beautiful church

Jessica Landberg (3 years ago)
Very beautiful and atmospheric church. Personally a little too solemn for my taste.

Christoffer Jonsson Bäcklund (3 years ago)
Have visited the church for baptisms, weddings and funerals. The church is nice both outside and inside. Most recently, we had a very nice and competent pastor who held the ceremony.

Helene Åström (4 years ago)
Otroligt vacker och fin akustik

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