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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Nygatan 25, Piteå, Sweden
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Founded: 1686
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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www.swedishlapland.com

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4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Helene Åström (32 days ago)
Otroligt vacker och fin akustik
Lisbeth Fågelqvist (14 months ago)
It was very nice and atmospheric. Very nice sermon by the priest Gösta Degerman and beautiful music by the talented organist.
Lisbeth Fågelqvist (14 months ago)
It was very nice and atmospheric. Very nice sermon by the priest Gösta Degerman and beautiful music by the talented organist.
Ivar Johansson (15 months ago)
Resting place in the middle of town. Always just as nice to play music here. Atmosphere and tradition.
Ivar Johansson (15 months ago)
Resting place in the middle of town. Always just as nice to play music here. Atmosphere and tradition.
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