Wow. Our first stop in Uppsala last week after getting a bite to eat was Uppsala Cathedral. Most of the 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. read more

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The Uppsala Domkyrka is the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, and the tallest church in 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. read more

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Beautiful - inside and outside. It is a peaceful break. Look for the dark brick to the left when inside. High up on the wall. read more

Uppsala Domkyrka - Seen from Restaurant Åkanten - Churches Near Me - Uppsala, C

Omg, this place is not just beautiful but also houses three of the most renowned figures in Sweden: Vasa, Linne, St. Erik. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Wonderful Swedish cathedral on the campus of beautiful Uppsala University that is well worth a visit. when we recently visited there was an interested Bill Viola exhibit in the church read more

In late November,I visited the Cathedral in Uppsala,a splendid work of interior and exterior architecture.It is the tallest cathedral in all of the Scandinavian Countries.It was originally contructed in 1435.It was at first a Catholic Cathedral and during the Reformation,it became Lutheran.At the Uppsala Cathedral,I saw memorials and graves of very important Swedes such as;King Gustav Vasa,Saint Erik(Patron Saint of Sweden),Saint Bridget,Carl Von Linne(famous botanist),Eugene Swedenborg,Dag Hammarskjold,,and Nathan Soderholm(Nobel Peace Prize Winner).It has an awesome pulpit designed by Nicodemus Tessin and fine Historic Paintings depicting the life of King Gustav Vasa by Johan Sandberg("Speech to People of Dalarna"). As for its Treasury,I saw splendid examples of Textile Art from the Renaissance and Baroque Periods("Golden Gown of Queen Margaret of Sweden made of gold brocade and red violet silk).I also saw many jewelled royal crowns and chalices. There is plenty of information in English for those who do not understand Swedish.The staff of this cathedral was very helpful and well-versed in Swedish History. Tack. read more

Beautiful cathedral and worth the quick walk through but a bit underwhelming, especially when compared to those beautiful Catholic monstrosities they've erected in Italy. read more