Oscar Fredrik Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oscar Fredrik Church |
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Oscar Fredriks kyrka
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Oscar Fredrik Church in August 2005
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| Location | Oscar Fredriks kyrkogata, off Vegastan, District of Olivedal |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 2 April 1893 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Helgo Zetterwall |
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| Parish | Oscar Fredrik |
| Diocese | Gothenburg |
Oscar Fredrik Church (called Oscar Fredriks kyrka in Swedish) is a beautiful church located in the Olivedal area of Gothenburg, Sweden. It was designed by a famous architect named Helgo Zetterwall and built in the 1890s. This church belongs to the Church of Sweden and first opened its doors on April 2, 1893, which was Easter Sunday that year.
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About Oscar Fredrik Church
Where is it?
The church stands on a place once known as Dahlin's mountain. This name came from a merchant named Samuel Dahlin. He used to have a shipping business and lumber yards in this area. Today, the First Long Street runs through where his businesses once were.
How it Got its Name
The church and its local community group, called a parish, were named after King Oscar II. His full name was Oscar Fredrik. King Oscar II even visited the church in 1898 and signed its guestbook.
What it Looks Like
The Oscar Fredrik Church is built in a style called Neo Gothic. This style is inspired by the large, grand cathedrals you can find in other parts of Europe. It's not like the older Gothic churches often seen in Nordic countries. The church has a very tall spire that reaches about 70 meters (230 feet) into the sky. This makes it the tallest church building in Gothenburg!
Inside, the church has a very consistent look with lovely greenish colors. When it was first built, it had enough space for 1,685 people to sit. There is also a very large organ at one end of the church.
Keeping it Beautiful
Over the years, the church has been cared for and restored several times. It was renovated in 1915, 1940, 1974, and most recently in 2020. During the 2020 renovation, the roof, which is made of slate, was replaced. The inside of the church was also cleaned, and the walls were refreshed.
External links
- Official webpage: https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/carl-johans-pastorat/oscarfredrik
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Oscar Fredrik para niños
