Wow. Our first stop in Uppsala last week after getting a bite to eat was Uppsala Cathedral. Most of…read morethe structure was built between 1272 and 1420, but the western end was completed in the middle of the 15th century), It was designed in the French Gothic style, with twin towers and high spires, that make it the tallest church buildings in Scandinavia. There's also such incredible stained glass inside! The Cathedral was the site of celebrating coronations from the Middle Ages until the end of the 16th century. it was one of the most beautiful cathedrals I've visited. It's an absolute must see if you're in Uppsala for the first time.

The Uppsala Domkyrka is the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, and the tallest church…read morein the Nordic countries. Begun in 1272, it is a notable example of the reintroduction of brick into important European buildings. It is a must-see on any visit to the region. The original cathedral was in Gamla (old) Uppsala, but after a fire in 1204, permission was sought from the Pope to move the church to a better and more spacious location. This permission came in 1258, and construction began on the current site in 1272. The architects were French, and it was designed in the Gothic style. Progress was slow, interrupted by the weather (in particular the cold Swedish winters) and plague. Although consecrated in 1435, it was still incomplete, with the towers finally added in 1470-89. The tall spires (118.7 m (389 ft) were not added until the end of the 19th Century, replacing lower turrets dating from 1735, which had themselves replaced the original gothic spires after a fire in 1702. The cathedral plan itself is in the Latin Cross style, with a seven-bay nave with aisles and aisle chapels, a four-bay chancel, also aisled, and an ambulatory with seven chapels. Although primarily built of brick, the interior contains piers and detailing in Gotland limestone. A notable feature is the brilliant French-style rose window in the north transept. As well as the chapels and an impressive baroque style pulpit, it is notable for containing the burials of several Swedish Kings, including Gustav Vasa and John III, and contains the relics of the 12th century Saint Eric, King and Martyr, and of Saint Bridget of Sweden. For me, it is also notable as the burial place of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), the physician and notable botanist who formalised the system of binomial nomenclature for living organisms. The cathedral is open every day, and hosts concerts as well as regular services. There is also a small gift shop on site.

I was drawn to the church by the spire. From across the city, the see-through cast iron spire was…read morebeautiful and I needed to know more. This church doubles as a museum and a place of royal burial in addition to being a place of worship. It is the only remaining medieval monastery and the city's oldest standing church. The Franciscans constructed it around the time of King Magnus Laduläs's passing in 1290. The spire and a number of roof pieces burned in 1835. The church was restored, but a neo-Gothic cast iron spire was installed in its stead. The Bernatotte Memorial Chapel, built in 1860, was the final significant addition. The last comprehensive restoration, completed in 1914-1922, shed light on the legacy of the Middle Ages. The small entrance fee is worth it. The church is peaceful and quiet. There are small chapels off to the sides and many artifacts to examine. I did go down the stairs to the crypt but didn't stay long. Seriously creepy vibes down there. [Review 18736 overall - 70 in Sweden - 2259 of 2022.]

This church is a part of the beautiful Stockholm view with a powerful Gothic steeple and brick…read morebuilding, it's really a stunning sight. It's just over the bridge from Gamla Stan and easy walking distance from the royal palace. It is one of the oldest buildings in Stockholm dating back to the 13th century. There is no congregation present anymore, only the museum and royal burial sites. It was the burial church for the Swedish family until recently and now the Royal Cemetery is the preferred location. Many of the famous Swedish monarchs are buried there. Apparently you can tour the inside during the summer months of May- September, but unfortunately we were there in February and were not able to see the inside. Either way though, its worth going over to get a close up picture of the beautiful historic building.

We visited Skorkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral) one morning last week when we were exploring Gamla stan…read more(Old Town) in Stockholm. The church is the oldest in Stockholm; it was consecrated in 1306, but construction may have started in the 13th century. The interior of Storkyrkan maintains its medieval appearance, with beautiful brick pillars. The exterior is Baroque, the result of 18th century renovations. The church was the place where Mass was first celebrated in the Swedish language, and it has an interesting history and was the scene of historical events on numerous occasions (including as a coronation church for centuries). Don't miss the late medieval sculpture of Saint George and the Dragon inside! As the oldest church in Stockholm, it's well worth a visit if you're exploring Gamla stan!

It was an interesting church to visit, mostly because of the Gothic style decor. The altar area was…read moreadorned in black and silver, rather than the traditional gold. I was a bit disappointed by the entrance fee. I understand having to make money, but I would have preferred to make a donation of my own choosing. Once you bought an entrance fee for the day, though, you could come back as many times as you wanted throughout the day. One treat was the organ player was there while we happened to be walking around, so we got to listen to some music as well.

The Coptic Orthodox Church in Stockholm Sweden is a cosy, wonderful small church. The smell of…read moreincense and the beautiful iconography decorating the walls help in creating the old traditional oriental feeling of a middle-eastern Christian Church. The church is open for anyone and everyone. The Coptic Church in Sweden was established in 1992 and is now a part of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Scandinavia, headed by His Grace Bishop Abakir. For anyone seeking spirituality or peace of mind, I would highly recommend the morning liturgies. Sundays are always crowded, Saturdays are so and so, but there are other liturgies scattered throughout the week. For more information, visit www.copt.se