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The major city sight of Upssala is the Gothic Cathedral Domkyrkan. The Cathedral was under construction during 175 years since 1260 and was consecrated only in 1435.
The Cathedral is the highest cathedral in Scandinavia. Its length is equal to its height (119 meters). Masters who erected a cathedral in the Norwegian Trondheim began a construction of the biggest temple of Scandinavia. The Cathedral is located on Erikstorg square.
The Cathedral is open for visiting 8.00-18.00.
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Vasa's tomb by Kuznetsov_Sergey, 1 more photos
Among them - Gustav Vasa with both spouses, the philosopher Emmanuel Swedenborg, the scientist Charles Linney who studied in Uppsala (as well as Anders Zelsia, the inventor of a temperature scale).
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 Domkyrkan seen from
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Uppsala Domkyrkan used to be the coronation place for the kings and queens of Sweden until the ceremonies started taking place in Stockholm.
Skattkammaren, or the Treasure Chamber, is the Cathedral museum on the northern tower and has a collection of medieval textiles.
Practical info: open daily 8am-6pm, free admission to the church but it costs 30SEK to enter the Treasure Chamber (Skattkammaren). There's free guided tours every Sunday at 12:30 or when the service is over but if you want to book your own guided tour for a fee. Dress appropriately.
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 by Maline
Domkyrkan dominates the Uppsala skyline, and is visible from most parts of town. It kind of gives you a sense of pride, to see it's height and magnificence, entering it, you feel the awe of the thousands and thousands of visitors before you through the centuries. Imagine what it was like to walk into these huge halls during the Middle Ages when all around there were mainly wooden shackles, or entering it as a student from the countryside in the 1800's who arrived in Uppsala to study and had never seen anything bigger than the local church of the homevillage.
And you don't even have to go back in time like that, it'll take your breath away as it is.
And it is actually the biggest church in Scandinavia; 118,7 metres high! See the towers stretching behind the statue? Leave a Comment Directions: Central Uppsala - can't miss it!
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 In the treasury by MalenaN
Other things you can see are the cloths worn by Svante, Nils and Erik Sture when they were murdered 1567 by king Erik XIV at Uppsala Castle.
Things have also been taken up from the royal tombs. You can see the funeral regalia of some kings and queens, crowns, Gustav Vasa's sword etc.
The cup in the picture is made in Germany in the beginning of the 16th century but came to Sweden during the Thirty Years War.
Entrance fee is 30 kr. Leave a Comment
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The most famous cathedral in Sweden and full of royal tombs, Scandinavia's biggest church is a special place whether you are religious or not, although it HAS probably meant most for pilgrums coming to see the relics of Saint Erik who was beheaded in a battle with the Danes here (and legend has it a well sprung up). If you have read my earlier tips, you know that it was started in 1270 when Old Uppsala was abandoned, and in 1435 it was finally completed. From the Middle Ages to the 18th century, all Swedish regents were crowned here and amongst the tombs, Gustav Vasa, who reformed the country and whose name you see on all sorts Swedish, is the most elaborate and famous. Linnaeus, the Flower King, is also buried here since most of his work took place at the University of Uppsala. There is plenty of art in the church and the only thing I would have liked is that there would have been more signs telling me what I was looking at when it comes to graves etc. as only the most famous were easily recognisable with royal ensigns. The cathedral can be visited for free but there is also the Treasury Museum in the northern tower to visit. Outside, you will find the Cathedral visitors centre with a souvenir shop and a cafe. Leave a Comment Address: Domkyrkoplan 5-7Directions: Impossible to miss as it is seen from many places in the cityWebsite: www.uppsaladomkyrka.se
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 Entrance to Cathedral by Ken_Weaver
The walls and domes are all handpainted. Many famous Swedes are buried in the church: Gustav Vasa, Carolus Linnaeus, Eric the Holy and Johan III.
At the time that we visited in 1997, there was no admission charge. You also were allowed to use your camera in the church ...not so, for instance at the Cathedral in Trondheim.
Many cathedrals have become simply tourist attractions. However, in this church, there were all kinds of activities going on in various parts of the cathedral....communion was being served to a group in one area and a prayer concert was happening in another as the many tourists were eagerly shooting their photos!
There is an amazing website for the cathedral that gives you a virtual tour of the cathedral, all the necessary information about it, including the history:
In English see: www.uppsaladomkyrka.com
In Swedish see: www.uppsaladomkyra.nu
Church Open Every Day 8am-6pm
Info Desk 1am-3pm Mon-Sat, 12:30pm-3pm Sunday and Holidays
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 Uppsala Cathedral by PakistaniguyLeave a Comment Address: Domkyrkoplan 2.- 753 10 Uppsala.Phone: 018-187201,187173,187177Other Contact: uppsala.domkyrka@svenskakyrkan.s
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Inside. by Pakistaniguy
I do not know but i felt i bit emotional and scared inside it. There are graves there too. I do not know of whom but they must be holy people.
The Cathedral is Open daily 8am-6pm. Tour (no charge) Sun 12:30 . During services, movement around the church may be limited. Leave a Comment Address: Domkyrkoplan 2. - 753 10 Uppsala.Phone: 018-187201,187173,187177Directions: Take a left turn and go straight from Tourist Information office on Fyris Torg 8.
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 Uppsala Cathedral & its
Stained glass Windows by PakistaniguyLeave a Comment Address: Domkyrkoplan 2, 753 10 Uppsala.Phone: 018-187201,187173,187177Website: uppsala.domkyrka@svenskakyrkan.se
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