Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church)

Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church)

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Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church)

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Location: Alta, Ruija region, Norway

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Alpenwanderer 🏔⛰🗻🧙‍♂️

January 17, 2022

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The evangelical cathedral is definitely worth a visit. Stunning no-corner architecture modeled after the Northern Lights with a bronze statue of Jesus made in Italy.

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𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑰𝒏𝒂 👩🏼‍🌾🐕‍🦺🌲🌲🌳🌲

January 17, 2022

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A beautiful modern cathedral in Alta, coming from all directions you have to pass it👩‍🌾

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Petra 🌞 ❄️

June 15, 2023

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In the summer, the sun wanders around the church. At midnight, seen from the city, it shines golden.

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Elevation 90 m

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Alta, Ruija region, Norway

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