Kalmar Cathedral

Kalmar, Sweden

The new city of Kalmar built on Kvarnholmen around the mid-1700s. The transfer from the old town was largely completed in 1658. The new, fortified town was planned after the current renaissance ideals. According to this pattern were placed Kalmar Cathedral and town hall across from each other at a major square Stortorget Kalmar. The cathedral was built, designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and is one of the foremost examples of Baroque breakthrough in Sweden. Kalmar Cathedral drawing series reflects the complex interaction between the new style, liturgical considerations, tradition and the fortress-city requirements. The work began in 1660, but it was interrupted on several occasions, including when the Scanian War (1675–1679) raged. Construction resumed, and Kalmar Cathedral stood finished in 1703.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Norra Långgatan 35, Kalmar, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1660-1703
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.guidebook-sweden.com
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Adam Kawiński (10 months ago)
Very interesting church. Worthy of a visit.

Rakesh Kumar (2 years ago)
Beautiful Cathedral, nice architecture inside and outside. Must visit if you go to kalmar. Centrally located.

Javier Marzal (StormyYT) (3 years ago)
Beautiful church definitely recommend coming here

LewisKalmar (3 years ago)
Beautifully restored inside and outside a few years ago. Has regular organ concerts during lunch (check out their website).

Henrik Rasmussen (3 years ago)
What a beautiful Cathedral, go see it for sure

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