Statue of Saint Birgitta, Nockeby (Sweden)

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Sankta Birgitta kyrka is a church in Stockholm County. Sankta Birgitta kyrka is situated nearby to Nockeby, close to Säfsen. It was designed by Rolf Bergh and construction began in 1960. The church was inaugurated in 1962. To the right of the entrance is a bronze sculpture of Saint Birgitta. The sculptor Axel Wallenberg has let her right hand be raised as if she is greeting the visitors on their way into the church that has received her name.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Stockholm, Europe, Sweden
Photo credit: © Anna Yu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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