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  1. Kalmar Cathedral (Swedish: Kalmar domkyrka) is in the city of Kalmar in Småland in southeast Sweden. Located in Stortorget Square, construction began in 1660. The Cathedral was designed for the Church of Sweden by architect Nicodemus Tessin.

    • 1703
    • Kalmar
  2. The cathedral was built, designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and is one of the foremost examples of Baroque breakthrough in Sweden. Kalmar Cathedral drawing series reflects the complex interaction between the new style, liturgical considerations, tradition and the fortress-city requirements.

    • Norra Långgatan 35, Kalmar, Sweden
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  4. Kalmar Domkyrka, the Kalmar Cathedral was built from 1660 to 1703 according to plans of the famous castle architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, who was inspired by Italian baroque churches. The cathedral is located centrally on the main square Stortorget in the middle of Kalmar and is considered one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Sweden.

  5. Nov 30, 2021 · Among the many highlights, keep an eye out for the 17th century buildings Castenska Gården and Kalmar Cathedral, designed in classical Baroque style by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. Head to Kalmar County Museum to delve deeper into the fascinating history of Kalmar and its surroundings.

  6. Dec 27, 2018 · Kalmar Castle. Because it was a town of great standing in the past, this picturesque area, with a population of only 30,000, has many inspiring examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture. One of the finest surviving fortresses in modern Scandinavia is Kalmar Castle which covers several acres.

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  7. kalmar.com › culture-and-history › attractionsAttractions - Kalmar

    The Kalmar Cathedral is located in Stortorget, the main square, and was finished in 1703. It was designed by Nikodemus Tessin the Elder, with inspiration from the Renaissance churches of Rome. The cathedral is very well preserved, and considered one of the most important monuments of the Swedish Empire.

  8. 27 December, 2018 - 00:54 Ed Whelan. The Small Swedish Town of Kalmar Has a Massive History. The city of Kalmar is one of the most historic, not only in Sweden, but in all Scandinavia. It is located in south-east Sweden near the Baltic coast. The town is one that is much loved by... Read Later. Read more.

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