St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church, a magnificent Gothic edifice gracing the heart of Malmö, stands as a testament to centuries of devotion and artistic brilliance. Its imposing silhouette, a familiar landmark against the city skyline, beckons visitors to step into a world where time seems to stand still.nWithin these hallowed walls, a symphony of stone and light unfolds. Intricate sculptures, remnants of a bygone era, whisper tales of faith and fervor. Their delicate details, meticulously crafted by hands long turned to dust, continue to mesmerize with their timeless beauty. The interplay of shadow and sunlight on these masterpieces creates a living, breathing tableau that shifts and changes with every passing hour.nThe church's interior is a serene sanctuary, bathed in an ethereal glow. Its immaculate cleanliness and order create an atmosphere of tranquility, inviting visitors to pause and reflect. The absence of an entry fee makes this sacred space accessible to all, fostering a sense of communal spirituality.nSt. Peter's Church is more than just a place of worship; it is a living museum, a repository of history and artistry. It is a place where the past and present intertwine, where the echoes of centuries past resonate with the hopes and dreams of today. It is, in essence, a masterpiece that continues to be created, one visitor at a time.nFree entry.

A beautiful church with bright white roof and pillars. The organ pipe was modern and it’s so peaceful just sitting inside. There is a small chapel with amazing paintings on the arches and dome.

Malmö, Sankt Petri Kyrka, St Peter’s ChurchnnSimilar to visiting food markets, I am also interested to visiting places of worship, no matter which faith!nnThese places/buildings often give an inner view of people, culture, their believes and their history!nnSt Peter’s is no exception, not as elaborate as many others I have visited, but the deep spirituality can be felt when entering this 13th century building!nnIt’s of evangelical / Lutheran / Protestant denomination and it’s focus on the spiritual being rather then excessively ostentatious presentation often found in other places of worship.nnIt’s also a reflection of the Scandinavian mindset of form and function, the essence of being, and so on!nnCertainly a must place to visit if this is what you are looking for!nnFor more precise details, I suggest to search Wikipedia as it give a complete picture!nnA place of serenity & reflection!nn#sweden #thetourist #alifetimetrip #Malmö #malmöcity #sanktpetrikyrka #stpeterschurch

We passed St Peter’s church in the immediate vicinity of Malmö’s main train station and could not resist going inside, primarily attracted by the bricks on the outside wall, nice red color, unevenly bricked up into a varied pattern. It got better inside, housing a variety of objects too admire.nnI could not help myself, as a rule obsessed by church organs, to look up at the choir loft. In a Wiki article about this church, I saw a series of subsequent organs were installed there, eventually housing one of Marcussen & Son Denmark as of 1951. So far so good. Modern enough to have escaped from dereliction due to limited budgets and diminishing interest for such costly instruments. That is what happens elsewhere, but obviously not here.nnMoving ahead within the church towards the liturgical center, I was pleasantly surprised when seeing a modern looking organ there with a ditto modern 6-manual console. Said Wiki article mentions a renowned builder: Klais Germany. Its capabilities surpass that of a “normal” organ, the latter only capable of playing the usual notes and the common accords we learn during music lessons. This modern one allows all sorts of voices to be constructed, the sky is the limit.nnIt even got better: the 1951-organ in the back can be played from the console in the front of the church. Together a formidable combination for a church to have. Nevertheless, unable to avoid preaching a bit, I sincerely hope that both these instruments are proficiently used in concert practice. In my country, I observe a declining interest in church organs and related music, and organ concerts usually count only a handful attendees. Maybe it is different here.

It's free to enter and it's one of the most gorgeous churches I've ever seen. The building is in gothic style which usually has veey little lightening inside, but this one has a very bright interiour.