Sofia Church

Sofia Church is a church building in western Jönköping in Sweden. Belonging to Sofia-Järstorp Parish of the Church of Sweden, it was opened on 8 April 1888, on Octave of Easter.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Lutheran
Description: Church of Sweden church building in Jönköping, Sweden
Also known as: “Sofia Church, Jönköping”

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Immanuel Church and Match Museum.

Immanuel Church

Church

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The Immanuel Church is a church building at Oxtorgsgatan in Jönköping, Sweden. Belonging to the Uniting Church in Sweden, it was built in 1975 and opened in 1976. Immanuel Church is situated 150 metres southwest of Sofia Church.

Match Museum

Museum

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The Match Museum in Jönköping, Sweden is one of the few museums of matches in the world. It is located at the Tändsticksområdet, housed in Jönköping's first match factory. Match Museum is situated 310 metres north of Sofia Church.

Jönköping Central Station

Railway station

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Jönköping Central Station is a railway station, which is situated 350 metres northeast of Sofia Church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jönköping and Järstorp.

Jönköping

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Jönköping is by many Swedes referred to as the Jerusalem of Sweden - this is due to the town's many churches. The city is on the southern end of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern.