Mariestad Cathedral

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Mariestad Cathedral was built in Gothic style between 1593-1615 and is very unusual in being one of the few churches built in Sweden in the late 16th century. It is one of only two churches in Sweden to bear the title cathedral while not being the seat of a bishop. In this case it is because a bishop was once resident here and the seat has since been moved.

Cathedrals in SwedenReligious sites in SwedenAll sites in MariestadEarly Vasa Era

Address
Kyrkogatan 21, Mariestad, Sweden

Established
1593-1615

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