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The Uppsala Domkyrka

The Domkyrka (Cathedral) of Uppsala is the largest cathedral in all of Scandinavia. The twin-spired, rose-hued Gothic structure stands nearly 400 feet tall. It houses the relics of St. Erik, several notable tombs.

Begun in 1287, Uppsala Cathedral replaced a smaller cathedral in Gamla Uppsala. Intended to upstage the colossal Nidaros Cathedral in Norway, it took over a century to complete. Uppsala Cathedral was dedicated to the saints Lawrence, Erik (patron saint of Sweden), and Olaf (patron saint of Norway). The cathedral was consecrated in 1435. with some construction still continuing afterwards. The twin spires are late 19th-century additions.
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Pulpit top - Uppsala Domkyrka
Pulpit top - Uppsala Domkyrka
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The central aisle - Domkyrka
The central aisle - Domkyrka
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DSF_6071_2.jpg
Alcove fresco
Alcove fresco
The new high altar
The new high altar
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Much to see and much to photograph
Much to see and much to photograph
Alcove altar triptych
Alcove altar triptych
Royal tomb
Royal tomb
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Detail - Royal tomb - Apse chapel
Detail - Royal tomb - Apse chapel
Side aisle along the choir
Side aisle along the choir
A highly distorted alcove view
A highly distorted alcove view
St. Erik - King of Sweden
St. Erik - King of Sweden
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