Sofia Albertina Church

Sofia Albertina is a neoclassical church building with two symmetrical towers and a cross-shaped layout in central Landskrona. The white exterior walls display clean geometric lines and proportions typical of 18th-century religious architecture.

Construction began in 1754 following architect Carl Hårleman's design and replaced a medieval church that had served the community since 1430. The new building was created as a modern neoclassical structure for the expanding city.

The church is named after a Swedish queen and reflects her importance to the local community. Inside, visitors can observe how the space is furnished with historical objects brought from earlier places of worship.

The building is centrally located in Landskrona on Södra Långgatan and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should be aware that regular services take place and the interior may have limited access for tourists during these times.

The building has two towers, a feature typically reserved for cathedrals, but functions as an ordinary parish church without a bishop's seat. This architectural choice makes it unusual among Swedish churches from that era.

Location: Landskrona Municipality

Inception: 1788

Architects: Carl Hårleman

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: Kungsgatan 9, 261 31 Landskrona

Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/landskrona/sofia-albertina-kyrka

GPS coordinates: 55.86817,12.82672

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41