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Sweden Transports Century-Old Church Across Town to Escape Mine Expansion

Kiruna Church, a historic wooden church, was moved five kilometers to protect it from ground destabilization caused by nearby iron ore mining.

fromIrish Independent

Swedish church sets off on 5km road trip to new city centre before iron-ore mine swallows town

Kiruna Church is being relocated as the town moves to avoid being swallowed by the world's largest underground iron ore mine.

Sweden moves landmark Kiruna Church to new site DW 08/19/2025

A 113-year-old church in Sweden is being relocated due to mining operations threatening the town of Kiruna.

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