Strängnäs Cathedral, Strängnäs, Sweden

Strängnäs Cathedral is built mainly of bricks in the characteristic Scandinavian Brick Gothic style. The original church was built of wood, probably during the first decades of the 12th century, on a spot where pagan rituals used to take place and where the missionary Saint Eskil was killed during the mid 11th century. The wooden church was not rebuilt in stone and bricks until 1296, just after Strängnäs became a diocese. The cathedral was probably inaugurated by bishop Styrbjörn in 1334.

The oldest murals date from the 14th century. The Strängnäs Cathedral was enlarged in several phases during the 15th century and it was damaged by fire in 1473. Bishop Kort Rogge (1479-1501) donated two crucifixes which are still located in the cathedral. The larger one is made in Brussels around 1490. There are also many other significant medieval artefacts in the cathedral. The cathedral contains also the burials of Charles IX of Sweden and Maria of Palatinate-Simmern.

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Jan Janiczek (14 months ago)
Beautiful cathedral with impressive organs, original medieval-era frescos, some interesting graves, an impressive wood-carved main altar and stunning ceiling decorations. The most interesting cathedral I have seen in Sweden so far.

Eric A.L. Axner (2 years ago)
An imposing cathedral, awe-inspiring in its architecture and eye-catching in its decorative features. Within its walls, history lives. A must visit when in beautiful Strängnäs!

Sergey (4 years ago)
Interesting place. Recommend to those who are interested in Swedish hystory.

Simon Larsson (4 years ago)
An impressive cathedral rich in history, culture, and architecture. The regalia of king Charles IX (stolen in 2018 but since reclaimed, restored, and returned) are just one of the myriad of sights to behold here - the wall and ceiling paintings are magnificent! There's also modern art on display, often on contemporary themes.

Anders Gränsmark (6 years ago)
Historiskt intressant ställe men oerhört dåliga på att bevaka rikaregalier. Och vad gjorde dessa regalier där från början? Klantigt

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