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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roskilde_CathedralRoskilde Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   Roskilde Cathedral (Danish: Roskilde Domkirke), in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Denmark. The cathedral is the most important church in Denmark, the official royal burial church of the Danish monarchs, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

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3. roskildedomkirke.dk › englishVisit Roskilde Cathedral

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   Roskilde Cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. With its many unique royal chapels the Cathedral reflects the changing European architectural history acrosss 800 years and is an early Scandinavian Gothic cathedral built in bricks.

4. whc.unesco.org › en › listRoskilde Cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Roskilde Cathedral, on the Island of Zealand is a large brick-built aisled Gothic-style basilica, with twin spires and a semi-circular gallery within. Placed on a small hilltop overlooking the Roskilde Fjord the Cathedral is a very significant landmark.

5. www.historyhit.com › locations › roskilde-cathedralRoskilde Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jul 6, 2021 · Roskilde Cathedral (Roskilde Domkirke) in Northwest Zealand in Denmark is an imposing gothic structure imbued with centuries of history. Constructed in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Roskilde Cathedral is resplendent with looming spires and contains a wealth of sculptures and wall paintings.

6. www.historytools.org › stories › roskilde-cathedralRoskilde Cathedral: A Towering Testament to Denmark‘s History

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   5 days ago · With its harmonious blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance elements, Roskilde Cathedral stands as a microcosm of European architectural history and a testament to the skill of generations of Danish craftsmen. Royal Tombs and Tales.

7. roskildedomkirke.dk › english › historyHISTORY - roskildedomkirke.dk

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   Roskilde Cathedral, located in the historic town of Roskilde, Denmark, stands as a testament to centuries of architectural and cultural significance. A masterpiece of Gothic design, this magnificent structure dates back to the 12th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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   Is Roskilde Cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • Roskilde Cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. With its many unique royal chapels the Cathedral reflects the changing European architectural history acrosss 800 years and is an early Scandinavian Gothic cathedral built in bricks.

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   How to get to Roskilde Cathedral?

   • The tombstone was designed by the renowned Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard and is exhibited in Sankt Birgitte's Chapel. Groups can book a guided tour of Roskilde Cathedral all year round. Roskilde Cathedral is inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list. Roskilde cathedral can be reached by train from Copenhagen Central Train Station in just 30 min.

   Roskilde Cathedral – UNESCO World Heritage - VisitDenmark

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   Does Roskilde Cathedral have a choir?

   • Since 1987, the cathedral has been home to one of Denmark's leading boys' choirs, the Roskilde Cathedral Boys' Choir. The choir is a key resource in parish youth work. All choristers go to normal school but meet 2–3 times a week to rehearse.

   Roskilde Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   Why are Danish kings buried in Roskilde Cathedral?

   • With only one exception since the reformation, all Danish kings and queens have been buried in the Cathedral, their tombs representing the evolution of funerary monumental art. Roskilde Cathedral is an outstanding example of the early use of brick in the construction of large religious buildings in Northern Europe.

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9. www.visitdenmark.com › denmark › plan-your-tripRoskilde Cathedral – UNESCO World Heritage - VisitDenmark

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   Meet 40 kings and queens in Denmark's royal burial church, hear the dragon screech, dive into dark crypts and find peace under the high vaults. The cathedral's architecture is a time travel through 800 years, and that has put it on UNESCO's World Heritage List.