2024

LUTHERAN CHURCH (JOKKMOKKS NYA KYRKA)

Religious buildings

Built in 1889, this white church with a pale green roof is rather original in the area. It looks like a fairy tale castle! Gothic-inspired architecture, but the interior is a model of sobriety - a real contrast. On the other hand, the painting above the altar is not at all banal: the Last Supper representing Christ surrounded by the Apostles is very modern, which is surprising, we must say. The visit is worth the detour!

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2024

OLD CHURCH (GAMLA KYRKA)

Religious buildings

Built in 1753, a fire totally destroyed it in 1972 and it was rebuilt identically. The interior is decorated in the same colors: blue, red and yellow. The church building is an elongated octagon with one floor and a vaulted roof. Around the church, a curtain wall was built in the style of the one that existed in the 19th century. The crosses, chandeliers and hymn board of the church are made of wood from the fire-damaged church.

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