Kung Karls kyrka, Lutheran church in Kungsör, Sweden
Kung Karls kyrka is a church in Kungsör with a distinctive octagonal shape and copper-covered dome. The rose-red exterior walls are framed by gray sandstone surrounding the western entrance portal.
King Charles XI commissioned architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger to design the church, with construction occurring between 1690 and 1700. It was built as a royal commission reflecting the architectural importance of that era in Sweden.
The church is named after King Charles XI, who commissioned its construction. Inside, visitors can see decorative elements like a pulpit brought from Three Crowns Castle and paintings by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl that reflect the royal connection of this building.
The church is open to the public only during religious services. Visitors who want to see the interior should contact the parish office in advance to arrange a guided tour.
A large gilded copper crown was installed on the dome in 1897 to mark the 200th anniversary of King Charles XI's death. This gleaming crown remains visible from a distance and defines the church's appearance to this day.
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