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The Kiruna Church - called Kiruna Kyrka in Swedish - and its belfry are being moved this week.
The mammoth move has seen the wooden structure, weighing over 600 tons, transported on specialized trailers traveling at ...
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Kiruna Church in Sweden gets moved

The historic Kiruna Church in Kiruna, Sweden is being moved 5 km up the road due to the expansion of an iron ore mine.
The historic Kiruna Church in Swedish Lapland, known for its multicultural inclusivity, has been relocated due to mining ...
Sweden's 113-year-old Kiruna Church is being transported away from a location that is sinking due to underground mining.
Mammoet, the Dutch heavylift and special transport company has completed the relocation of the iconic Kiruna Church, regarded as one of Sweden’s most treasured architectural landmarks. More than 1,000 ...
Sweden's 113-year-old Kiruna Church is being transported away from a location that is sinking due to underground mining.
In a massive effort to save their beloved church the people of Kiruna moved the building, lock, stock and barrel 5 kilometres (3.1mi) down the road. It's taken a feat of engineering but there is no ...
Live: Sweden's historic 600-ton Kiruna Church moves to new home - Day Two - an initiative to relocate residents within the ...