Masthugg Church Explained

Masthugg Church
Native Name:Masthuggskyrkan
Native Name Lang:Swedish
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Coordinates:57.6972°N 11.9375°W
Country:Sweden
Denomination:Church of Sweden
Diocese:Gothenburg
Architect:Sigfrid Ericson
Style:Romantic nationalism
Completed Date:1914
Height:60m (200feet)

Masthugg Church (Swedish: Masthuggskyrkan) in Gothenburg, Sweden, was built in 1914. Its position on a high hill (Masthugget) close to the city and near the Göta älv makes it a striking sight – the church tower is 60m (200feet) high in itself. The church represents the National Romantic style in Nordic architecture and was designed by Sigfrid Ericson. The church, which has become one of the symbols of Gothenburg, is a popular tourist attraction.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ternevall. Evert. Masthuggskyrkan 1914–1964: en minnesskrift. 1964. Göteborg.
  2. Book: Hammarskiöld. Hans. Linde Bjur. Gunilla. Lärn. Viveca. Fasader i Göteborg : hus från industrialismens genombrott till sekelskiftet. 1996. Gedin. Stockholm. 91-7964-195-4. 123.