Uppsala Cathedral and Uppsala Castle, historic landmarks and symbols of power
In Uppsala, time seems to stand still when you catch sight of the soaring spires that crown the cathedral or the unyielding walls of the castle. A visit to these two iconic monuments promises a riveting journey into the past.
The ecclesiastical capital of Sweden, Uppsala is home to the country's largest cathedral, an imposing red-brick structure capped by two spires that tower 119 metres above your head. With its first stone laid in 1270, at the behest of its designer, the French architect Étienne de Bonneuil, the building was inspired by the Rayonnant Gothic style of French cathedrals. In spite of multiple fires and successive renovations, it has successfully retained its historic character, most noticeable in its chapels adorned with stunning tapestries and religious artefacts.
Uppsala Castle tells an altogether different chapter of Sweden's history. Built in 1549 by King Gustav Vasa, this fortified castle was a declaration of power following the break with the Catholic Church. Ravaged by flames then reconstructed in the 18th century, today it harbours behind its long pink facade an art museum and the residence of the governor of Uppsala county. Things to do include visiting contemporary art exhibitions or taking a guided tour of the ruins of Gustav Vasa's original fortress.
CathedraleDomkyrkoplan
753 10 Uppsala
+46 18 430 35 00
https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/uppsaladomkyrka/information-in-english
Uppsala's CastleSlottet
752 37 Uppsala
+46 18 727 24 82
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