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Masthugg Church

Coordinates: 57°41′50″N 11°56′15″E / 57.69722°N 11.93750°E / 57.69722; 11.93750
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Masthugg Church
Masthuggskyrkan
Masthugg Church, external view
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57°41′50″N 11°56′15″E / 57.69722°N 11.93750°E / 57.69722; 11.93750
CountrySweden
DenominationChurch of Sweden
Architecture
Architect(s)Sigfrid Ericson
StyleRomantic nationalism
Completed1914
Specifications
Height60 m (200 ft)
Administration
DioceseGothenburg

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 60 m (200 ft) 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]

References

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  1. ^ Ternevall, Evert (1964). Masthuggskyrkan 1914–1964: en minnesskrift. Göteborg.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Hammarskiöld, Hans; Linde Bjur, Gunilla; Lärn, Viveca (1996). Fasader i Göteborg : hus från industrialismens genombrott till sekelskiftet. Stockholm: Gedin. p. 123. ISBN 91-7964-195-4.