It doesn’t look like the construction started more than 500 years ago. Still having charm of Lutheran church. Bit hidden surrounding building but definitely monument of the city. Situated very close to big square

Saint Peter's Church (Swedish: Sankt Petri kyrka) is in Malmö, Sweden was built in the 14th century as the main church of the city. The church was a spiritual centre during the Reformation, and contains late medieval murals of recognized high quality, as well as a number of unusual furnishings. The altarpiece, made in 1611, is one of the largest in the Nordic countries. The church is built as a basilica with three naves and transepts. The church is actually dedicated to two saints, St. Peter and St. Paul, Ecclesia beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum. See pics attached...

We passed St Peter’s church in the immediate vicinity of Malsö’s main train station and could not resist going inside, primarily attracted by the bricks on the outside wall, nice red color, unevenly bricked up into a varied pattern. It got better inside, housing a variety of objects too admire. I could not help myself, as a rule obsessed by church organs, to look up at the choir loft. In a Wiki article about this church, I saw a series of subsequent organs were installed there, eventually housing one of Marcussen & Son (Denmark) as of 1951. So far so good. Modern enough to have escaped from dereliction due to limited budgets and diminishing interest for such costly instruments. That is what happens elsewhere, but obviously not here. Moving ahead within the church towards the liturgical center, I was pleasantly surprised when seeing a modern looking organ there with a ditto modern 6-manual console. Said Wiki article mentions a renowned builder: Klais (Germany). Its capabilities surpass that of a “normal” organ, the latter only capable of playing the usual notes and the common accords we learn during music lessons. This modern one allows all sorts of voices to be constructed, the sky is the limit. It even got better: the 1951-organ in the back can be played from the console in the front of the church. Together a formidable combination for a church to have. Nevertheless, unable to avoid preaching a bit, I sincerely hope that both these instruments are proficiently used in concert practice. In my country, I observe a declining interest in church organs and related music, and organ concerts usually count only a handful attendees. Maybe it is different here.

Malmö, Sankt Petri Kyrka, (St Peter’s Church) Similar to visiting food markets, I am also interested to visiting places of worship, no matter which faith! These places/buildings often give an inner view of people, culture, their believes and their history! St Peter’s is no exception, not as elaborate as many others I have visited, but the deep spirituality can be felt when entering this 13th century building! It’s of evangelical / Lutheran / Protestant denomination and it’s focus on the spiritual being rather then excessively ostentatious presentation often found in other places of worship. It’s also a reflection of the Scandinavian mindset of form and function, the essence of being, and so on! Certainly a must place to visit if this is what you are looking for! For more precise details, I suggest to search Wikipedia as it give a complete picture! A place of serenity & reflection! #sweden #thetourist #alifetimetrip #Malmö #malmöcity #sanktpetrikyrka #stpeterschurch