Linköping Cathedral — Attraction in Linköpings kommun

The present building is about 800 years old. The church's recorded history on this site begins in the 11th century, with the construction of a wooden church. Later, around 1120, a stone church was built, a basilica of about half the size of the present building. By around 1230 it became necessary to construct a larger church, as the basilica was no longer large enough to serve the developing needs of the community. The church was extended to the east, with the construction of a new choir and transept. These 13th-century parts remain as part of the present church. The current altarpiece is dated to the...

This Gothic Cathedral, in the center of Linköping city is Sweden's best-preserved medieval cathedral and there is much to discover here; the Gothic blind arcades with their magnificent stone figures, Mary spreading her mantle of flowers over us from one of the windows, the beads of the Rosary on the floor plus, the Linköping Gothic Cathedral had a free entry! During my visit, there were some renovation that was in process. The cathedral has dominated the cityscape for over 800 years. With its 110 m in length and 107 m high tower, it continues to...

I am biased, but as an ancient church, it has immeasurable significance not just for the city, but also the country. Being only a century or so younger than the country, it is an important, and impressive structure. Old, worn and serene, it is a good stop for anyone interest in art, architecture or religion, and a good example of how the three overlap in culture and history.

An active believer does benefit immensely from having a faith and to be able to express said faith through the services the church...