Kiruna Church, also known as Kiruna Kyrka, is being relocated eastward along a five-kilometre route due to the impending threat from the world's largest underground iron-ore mine. This move features a highly choreographed event attended by thousands and is part of a broader plan that has been ongoing since 2004 to shift the town center. Concerns have emerged regarding the impact of mining on Sami reindeer migration routes, with local leaders expressing the potential threat to their livelihood. The relocation aims to ensure the town's safety as mining operations continue.
The Kiruna Church and its belfry are being moved along a five-kilometre route east to a new city center as part of Kiruna's relocation due to mining threats.
Thousands of visitors have descended upon Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost town, known for both the Midnight Sun and Northern Lights, drawing tourists year-round.
The move of Kiruna's town centre, including the church, has been in the works since 2004 as residents saw structural damages from the mine's expansion.
Critics like Lars-Marcus Kuhmunen express concern that LKAB's mining plans threaten reindeer migration routes and jeopardize the livelihood of Sami reindeer herders.
Collection
[
|
...
]