Saint Peter's Church, Malmo
Saint Peter's Church, Malmo, Gothic church building in central Malmö, Sweden
The brick building features three naves, a transept, and external buttresses supporting its high vaulted ceilings from the medieval period.
Construction began in the 1300s after an earlier church from 1269, with the current tower replacing previous versions that collapsed in 1442.
The church houses northern Europe's largest wooden altarpiece, completed in 1611, displaying exceptional German sculptural craftsmanship.
Weekly lunch concerts occur every Wednesday at 12:10, offering organ music performances that attract numerous visitors throughout the year.
The walls of the Merchants Chapel contain preserved medieval paintings from the 1460s and 1520s, depicting religious and historical scenes.
Location: Malmö Municipality
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Made from material: brick
Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/malmo/stpetrikyrka
GPS coordinates: 55.60694,13.00344
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:04
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