Northern Lights Cathedral, Modern parish church in Alta, Norway
The Northern Lights Cathedral features a circular design with titanium sheet cladding and a spiral belfry rising above the concrete structure.
The church opened its doors in February 2013 with Crown Princess Mette Marit attending the consecration ceremony led by Bishop Per Oskar Kjølaas.
The interior contains a 4.3-meter bronze Christ sculpture by Danish artist Peter Brandes, positioned against a wall treated with blue glaze.
The cathedral holds regular Sunday services, piano concerts, and monthly language meetings for students and newcomers to the Alta community.
The building includes an organ with 1,800 pipes, vertical oak moldings with LED lights, and two bells cast in Tønsberg.
Location: Alta
Inception: 2013
Website: http://nordlyskatedral.no
GPS coordinates: 69.96500,23.26640
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:18
Concrete churches from different countries show the architectural evolution of the 20th century. These structures combine geometric forms with modernist designs and use light as a design element. The buildings demonstrate the technical capabilities of concrete as a construction material for religious spaces.
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