Mary Magdalene Church, Baroque church building in Södermalm, Sweden
Mary Magdalene Church is a baroque structure in Södermalm with a cross-shaped floor plan, side transepts, and a choir section. The interior features an organ facade from 1774 that dominates the eastern end of the space.
Construction began in 1588 under King Johan III and the building was consecrated in 1634, making it the oldest place of worship in Södermalm. The organ facade was added later during the 1700s, shaping the interior ever since.
The interior reveals Rococo craftsmanship that shows how religious spaces were designed in the 1700s. The organ facade demonstrates the artistic ambition that went into creating such places during that era.
The church sits between Slussen and Mariatorget and can be reached from several directions. Visitors should know that regular services and events take place, so checking opening times before a visit is helpful.
The cemetery next to the church has been in use since the 1300s and holds the graves of several notable Swedish artists and writers. This long-standing burial ground makes the site a place where you encounter names of people who shaped Swedish culture.
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