Vasa Church

Gothenburg, Sweden

Opened in 1909, Vasa Church is a monumental building in the new romantic style with decorative detail in the Jugendstil. The church is built of granite from the nearby Bohus county and was designed by Yngve Rasmussen.

The interior is dominated by a huge mural painting in the chancel portraying the ascension of Christ. It was painted by Albert Eldh in the 1920s. The other end of the church is dominated by the original organ facade.

References:

goteborg.com

Address

Engelbrektsgatan 22, Gothenburg, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1909
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Modern and Nonaligned State (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.goteborg.com

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Anders spegel (3 years ago)
Vacker kyrka, defensivt värd att besöka

Tim Tabuteau (3 years ago)
Vacker kyrka!

Anton A (3 years ago)
Mycket fin kyrka med fantastisk akustik!

Grzes Dzwon (3 years ago)
Awesome place⛪

H M Talha (5 years ago)
Go on Sunday it good

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