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   1995 (19th Session) 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.

   • Completed: 1636
   • Location: Roskilde

   • Country: Denmark

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   Roskilde Cathedral. Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this was Scandinavia's first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick and it encouraged the spread of this style throughout northern Europe. It has been the mausoleum of the Danish royal family since the 15th century. Porches and side chapels were added up to the end of the 19th century.

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   Where is Roskilde Cathedral?

   • 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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   Why is Roskilde Cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique mix of architectural styles added due to its function as a royal mauseolum. It's also one of the oldest brick churches in Northern Europe and one of the first Gothic brick churches in the world. UNESCO's criteria for Roskilde Cathedral

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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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   What is Roskilde Cathedral made of?

   • Roskilde Cathedral is made of red brick in the Gothic style, and it is the mausoleum of the Danish Royal Family. It dates from about 1280. Since then, each century has added its own extensions in various styles. The interior of the cathedral has changed in the course of time too. Before 1536 the cathedral was Catholic.

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5. www.historyofroyalwomen.com › places-to-visit › theThe royal tombs of Roskilde Cathedral

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   Sep 19, 2022 · Photo by Moniek Bloks. The first church on the site of Roskilde Cathedral was built by Harold Bluetooth, who died around 985. This was a wooden church, and no traces of it have ever been found. This wooden church was replaced in the 1000s by a stone church by King Cnut’s sister Estrid from money she received after he had her husband murdered.

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   Jul 15, 2009 · Members of the Danish royal family entombed here are: * Harald I Bluetooth (supposedly, but doubtful; died around 986) * Sweyn I Forkbeard (1014) * ...

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   Dec 16, 2017 · Roskilde Cathedral is so rich in history that it’s almost overwhelming. In a chapel, it is possible to see a pillar on which the height of several kings (including Tsar Peter the Great) has been indicated. The remains of the thousand-year-old Viking kings are found in a pillar near the altar. There are so many tombs and coffins in the church ...

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9. www.worldheritagesite.org › list › Roskilde+CathedralRoskilde Cathedral | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers

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   Roskilde Cathedral. Photo by Els Slots. Roskilde Cathedral is a brick Gothic cathedral that serves as the mausoleum of the Danish Royal Family. Originally dating from 1170, it was the earliest large church in Northern Europe made out of brick. In the centuries afterward extensions such as chapels were added in the current styles of their time ...

10. roskildedomkirke.dk › english › historyHISTORY - roskildedomkirke.dk

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    A 1000 years of history. 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. The cathedral's soaring spires and intricate ...