Karl Johan Church

Description

The church of Karl Johan was built between 1824-1826 according the design of Fredrik Blom. It has been restored in 1840, 1900, 1912 and 1938. The organs were added in 1863. The wall paintings have been made by Albert Eldh.

Address
Carl Johans Kyrkoplan 3, Gothenburg, Sweden

Established
1824-1826

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