Inaugurated in 1906 and named after 16th century King Gustav Vasa, it was designed by architect Agi Lindegren in the Baroque Revival style.

Situated between two busy avenues partially lined with trees, its dome rises 60 metres (200 ft) above the nearby Odenplan plaza.

The floor plan is in the shape of a Greek cross and seats 1,200 people, making it one of the largest churches in Stockholm.

It is Sweden's largest sculptural work in the Baroque style, originally created for the Uppsala Cathedral.

Stored away at the Skansen museum for several years, it finally ended up at the Gustaf Vasa Church in 1906.