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Other articles where Roskilde Cathedral is discussed: Roskilde: …city’s partly Romanesque, partly Gothic cathedral was begun by the bishop (later archbishop) Absalon about 1170 (consecrated 1464) on the site of two earlier churches. The cathedral is the royal mausoleum where 38 Danish kings and queens are buried, including 16 in an unbroken line from the Reformation to 1972.…
Resting place for the Royal family. In the early 1400s, the cathedral was designated royal burial place, and since the Reformation, all Danish kings have found their final resting place here. More than 40 kings and queens of Denmark are buried inside the church, making Roskilde Cathedral a world record holder in regards to royal church burials.
Roskilde ( / ˈrɒskɪlə / ROSK-il-ə, [3] Danish: [ˈʁʌskilə]) is a city 30 km (19 mi) west of Copenhagen on the Danish island of Zealand. With a population of 52,580 (as of 1 January 2023 ), [1] the city is a business and educational centre for the region and the 10th largest city in Denmark. It is governed by the administrative council ...
Aug 1, 2012 · Roskilde Cathedral’s exterior may not be as impressive as other European churches but its interior deserves a leisurely stroll to fully appreciate its historic and religious art and architectural details. Visiting Roskilde Domkirke thoughts and tips: The cathedral is closed for touring during church services and ceremonies.
Roskilde Domkirke. The crème de la crème of Danish cathedrals, this twin-spired giant was started by Bishop Absalon in 1170, but has been rebuilt and tweaked so many times that it’s now a superb showcase of 850 years’ worth of Danish architecture. As the royal mausoleum, it contains the crypts of 37 Danish kings and queens and is now a ...
Roskilde Cathedral is a must-see destination, where history comes alive! Located in the heart of Roskilde, this stunning Gothic masterpiece is the final resting place for 40 Danish kings and queens. 👸🤴 📍 Photo 1: @bolette 📍 Photo 2: Anja Gaard Olsen 📍 Photo 3: Mik Dahl 📍 Photo 4: Jan Friis 📍 Photo 5: Louise Faber
X. ROSKILDE MUSEUM. BEGIVENHED. Læs mere. Åbent i dag. d.24-5-2024. 11.00-16.00. Domkirkemuseets udstilling fortæller den 1000 år lange historie om Roskilde Domkirke, fra den første trækirke på stedet til den store middelalderkatedral.
