The 32-meter nave of Engelbrekt Church in Stockholm

The 32-meter nave of Engelbrekt Church in Stockholm

Completed in 1914, this prominent church was designed by Lars Israel Wahlman in the National Romantic style.

Engelbrekt Church, with a nave reaching 32 meters in height, is a significant landmark in Stockholm. The church was designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman in the National Romantic style and was completed in 1914. Its construction took place between 1910 and 1914 following a design competition held in 1906.

The building is named after Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson, a Swedish 15th-century rebel leader and national hero. Located in the Lärkstaden area, the church stands on a rock that was left mostly intact in accordance with the urban planning ideals of the time, providing it with a naturally elevated position.

Today, the church serves as a parish church for Engelbrekt Parish in the Diocese of Stockholm. It remains a primary example of the National Romantic style and a notable part of the city's architectural landscape.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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