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St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church has been a part of central Helsingborg since the 15th century. Here you can learn more about the church.

The history of St. Mary's Church

Since the 1300s, St. Mary’s red brick walls have reached for the sky, and mirrored the lives of those who call Helsingborg “home.”

Notable sights in St. Mary's Church

In St. Mary’s Church each object has a story. Come and experience a lovely cultural treasure in central Helsingborg!

“The best thing is the feeling you get in St. Mary’s Church”

St. Mary’s Church has been a part of Helsingborg since the 1400’s. The Church is home to an altarpiece from 1450, a pulpit from the 1600’s, and many other treasures, including an epitaph to the daughter of astronomer Tycho Brahe. The church is open every day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The renovation of the altarpiece at St. Mary’s Church

The large altarpiece at St. Mary’s Church has been in place for more than 560 years. In 2016 it was renovated by Johanna Nessow and Matilda Thorlund Brönmark, of the painting restoration firm Skånes Målerikonservatorer. Here, Johanna describes the work that has been done and explains some of the considerations that must be taken into account when restoring such an old piece.