Feskekôrka

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The Fish Church in Gothenburg

Feskekörka (Swedish: [ˈfɛ̂sːkɛˌɕœrːka]; standard: Fiskkyrkan, "fish church") is an indoor fish market in Gothenburg, Sweden, which got its name from the building's resemblance to a Neo-gothic church.[1] It opened on 1 November 1874, and was drawn by the city architect .[1] Feskekörka is an institution in Gothenburg as well as a tourist magnet, housing one of the city's oldest trades, fishing.

Apart from a fish market, there is also a fish- and seafood restaurant in the building.

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b Claes Caldenby, Gunilla Linde Bjur, Sven-Olof Ohlsson. Guide till Göteborgs arkitektur, Arkitektur förlag (2006)

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Coordinates: 57°42′4″N 11°57′28″E / 57.70111°N 11.95778°E / 57.70111; 11.95778

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