Skara Cathedral

The cathedral stretches 65 meters in length with twin towers reaching 63 meters high, featuring sandstone walls and Gothic architectural elements throughout the structure.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1125, with major Gothic renovations taking place in the 13th century and restoration work by architect Helgo Zettervall from 1886 to 1894.

The cathedral houses 37 mosaic stained glass windows created by artist Bo Beskow between 1945 and 1976, depicting biblical scenes and Swedish saints.

The cathedral opens daily from 9 AM to 4 PM during summer months and from 9 AM to 6 PM from September through May.

A medieval crypt discovered in 1949 revealed human remains and architectural elements from the original 10th-century structure beneath stone layers.

Location: Skara Municipality

Inception: 1150

Architects: Helgo Zettervall

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Height: 65 m

Made from material: sandstone

Operator: Svenska Kyrkan

Address: Södra Kyrkogatan, SE-532 31 532 24 532 24

Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/skara/der-dom-zu-skara

GPS coordinates: 58.38651,13.43924

Latest update: May 14, 2025 11:38