Uppsala Domkyrka, Uppsala is one of the well-known tourist attractions in Uppsala. It is the greatest church building in Scandinavia. In Swedish, the Cathedral of Uppsala is known as “Uppsala Domkyrka”. Uppsala Domkyrka in Uppsala is about 118.7 meters in height and 118.7 meters long. Uppsala Domkyrka, Uppsala is sure to capture the attention of the tourists as it is a very beautiful cathedral.
The construction work of the Uppsala Domkyrka, Uppsala started in the year 1287. During this time the archbishopric was shifted from “Gamla Uppsala”. The cathedral was inaugurated in the year 1435 by Archbishop Olaus Laurentii. However, construction of the church was still not complete then.Uppsala Domkyrka, Uppsala was constructed in dedication to Saint Lawrence. He was the most appreciated saint in the whole of Sweden during that time. The church was also dedicated to other saints like Saint Eric—patron of Sweden and Saint Olaf – the patron of Norway.
Uppsala Domkyrka in Uppsala was ruined by a fire in the year 1702. It was revived in the year 1619. During that time its Renaissance structure was changed. The huge Dutch Renaissance spires were reinstated with little dome-like towers. The dome-like towers were Baroque in its design. The cathedral was restored for a second time during the period 1885-2993 by architect Helgo Zettervall. The structure of the church was changed into a French Gothic style.
Earlier the actual ancient style of Uppsala Domkyrka, Uppsala was Baltic International Gothic. It was made of robust brick walls. The interiors of the church was adorned in neo-Gothic way. After the Reformation this cathedral became one of the major places of worship. Basically the church was reserved for official purposes.
The church also has a small memorial dedicated to Dag Hammarskjold. He was the ex UN Secretary General.
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