After eight years of planning and significant investment, Kiruna Kyrka is being relocated in Sweden to make way for the expansion of Europe's largest underground mine. The church, weighing 672 tons, is being moved at a pace of half a kilometer per hour over two days. This relocation is part of a multi-decade project involving the entire Arctic town, which faces ground destabilization due to mining operations. A major event will allow thousands of spectators to witness this unique historical moment, linked to the relocation of 23 cultural buildings.
The Kiruna Kyrka, a Swedish Lutheran church, is being slowly rolled over two days to its new location due to the expansion of Europe's largest underground mine.
In total, 23 cultural buildings are being relocated as part of this unique operation, which has required a significant financial and logistical investment.
Over 10,000 spectators are expected to witness the move, with the event being streamed live for global audiences, showcasing its importance.
The relocation of Kiruna Kyrka reflects a broader city movement necessitated by mining activities, expected to take decades to complete.
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