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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Peter andree (9 months ago)
Absolutely gorgeous old church with a great history lesson involved if you visit. Dont miss it if you visit Strängnäs.

jacek f (10 months ago)
Very important point to visit around Stocholm, the city Strängnäs but especially this cathedral

Jan Janiczek (2 years 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 (3 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!

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