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A church of the Church of Sweden, the national church, in the Lutheran tradition, Uppsala Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, the primate of Sweden. It is also the burial site of King Eric IX (c. 1120–1160, reigned 1156–1160), who became the patron saint of the nation, and it was the traditional location for the coronation ...
- 89 feet (27 m)
- Sweden
- 1272–1893 (last major alteration)
- Church of Sweden
- The Famous Royal Mounds Pre-Date the Viking Age. The Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala, dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries, have long intrigued academics, locals, and visitors alike.
- Rune Stones are Hidden in Plain Sight. The recent discovery of Viking ship graves in Norway has spotlighted the Viking Age's rich history. However, Sweden offers an accessible glimpse into Norse history with the world's largest collection of Viking rune stones.
- Uppsala was the Religious Centre of the Norse World. Before the spread of Christianity, Uppsala was a pivotal religious centre for Norse beliefs. Local Swedes revered it as a site of worship, believing they descended from the god Freyr.
- Uppsala Cathedral is the Tallest in the Nordics. Uppsala Cathedral, the tallest church building in the Nordic region, dominates the city's skyline. At a height of 118.7 metres (389 ft), it's well-known for its striking architecture but also holds significance as the national shrine of the Church of Sweden.
The construction of the cathedral started ca. 1287, when the archbishopric was moved from Old Uppsala. It took more than a century to complete. When inaugurated in 1435 under archbishop Olaus Laurentii, the cathedral was not completely finished. It was dedicated to Saint Lawrence, Saint Eric and Saint Olaf. It was completed within the following ...
- Domkyrkoplan, Akademigatan 2, Uppsala, Sweden
Uppsala is the see of the Church of Sweden’s archbishop since 1164 and the place where bishops of other dioceses are consecrated and priest and deacons of Uppsala diocese are being ordained. Until 1719 many coronations took place in the cathedral. The cathedral is used for services every day all year round.
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May 16, 2023 · Uppsala domkyrka Domkyrkoplan, SE-753 10 Uppsala, Sverige Tel: information desk and Cathedral Shop + 46 18 430 36 30 vergers +46 18 430 36 18 E-mail: uppsala.domkyrka@svenskakyrkan.se . Uppsala Cathedral Parish Domkyrkoplan 5–7, SE-753 10 Uppsala, Sverige Tel: Parish office +46 18 430 36 00 E-mail: uppsala.domkyrko@svenskakyrkan.se
Intended to upstage the colossal Nidaros Cathedral in Norway, it took over a century to complete. Uppsala Cathedral was dedicated to the saints Lawrence (of gridiron fame), Erik (patron saint of Sweden), and Olaf (patron saint of Norway). The cathedral was consecrated in 1435, with some construction still continuing afterwards. It was severely ...
