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

Claus Moeller (11 months ago)
It was open and no tickets required. Maybe good to check in advance if there is any service ongoing

Maria Kalaridi (12 months ago)
?? An architectural gem by Nikodemus Tessin the Elder that every art and culture lover should see in Kalmar ? Tessin also worked on Borgholm Castle and was the architect of the Stockholm and Drottningholm Palaces. ? Religious art is admirable in this cathedral ✝️ Classical music and organ concerts are equally breathtaking experiences for those who love classical music ?

Daniel Guilliard (13 months ago)
More impressive from the outside...still worth a visit! Try to catch the choir!

Mette Løhndorf (2 years ago)
Not a very impressive church and not very much information available. Churchgoers and priest was very friendly though. They have a little area for children to paint and play, which is nice.

Adam Kawiński (2 years ago)
Very interesting church. Worthy of a visit.

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