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Historic Swedish Church's 5km Move Captured in Stunning Drone Footage

Sweden's 113-year-old wooden Kiruna Church was moved two miles to prevent it from being engulfed by the expanding iron ore mine, marking a significant effort in urban relocation and preservation of cultural heritage. The church, considered possibly the largest wooden building in Sweden, was carefully transported on trucks with over 130 wheels, and is expected to reopen by next Christmas, symbolizing community resilience amidst change.

via NPR|

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Swedish Kiruna Church Relocated to Prevent Mine Subsidence

Sweden has begun relocating the 113-year-old Kiruna Church, the country's most beautiful building, about 5 km to allow for the expansion of an underground iron ore mine, a process involving a slow, historic move watched by thousands, including the king. The move is part of a larger effort to shift much of the town due to mining-induced ground instability, but it raises concerns among the Sami community about the impact on reindeer migration routes and indigenous livelihoods.

via DW|

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