Lindesberg Church: A Swedish Set for Shakespeare's Hamlet

Lindesberg Church: A Swedish Set for Shakespeare's Hamlet

Step inside the Swedish church that lent its stone walls to Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Lindesberg Church, located in Lindesberg, Sweden, is a testament to the country's rich architectural history. Its roots trace back to the 1300s, with significant alterations in 1658 and after a fire in 1869. The church now primarily retains a 19th-century appearance. However, it wasn't just Swedish history that Lindesberg Church was a part of; for the 2010 film adaptation of 'Hamlet', it served as a set, its stone walls bearing the weight of Shakespeare’s enduring influence.

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Written by Nik Frost

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