The 113-year-old Kiruna Church is relocating 5 kilometers to save it from ground subsidence resulting from the expansion of an iron ore mine. This move is part of a larger 30-year project involving the relocation of about 3,000 homes in Kiruna. The church was raised from its foundations and secured to a special trailer for transport. While this journey is seen as essential for preservation, it evokes mixed emotions among residents and the Indigenous Sami community, who face significant broader impacts from mining activities in their traditional lands.
"The relocation of the 113-year-old Kiruna Church is part of a broader 30-year project that aims to move approximately 3,000 homes in the city, ensuring the preservation of significant cultural and historical landmarks amidst extensive mining efforts."
"The church, a beloved structure often considered one of Sweden's most beautiful, must travel 5km to avoid ground subsidence caused by the world's largest underground iron ore mine."
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