Magnus Cathedral, Cathedral ruins in Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands
The unfinished stone walls of Magnus Cathedral rise 9 meters high, constructed from local basalt in Gothic architectural style near the southern coast.
Bishop Erlendur initiated the construction of Magnus Cathedral around 1300, but the structure remained incomplete and never received its intended roof.
The cathedral stands as the largest medieval building in the Faroe Islands, representing religious power during the pre-Reformation period in Nordic territories.
Visitors can reach the ruins by taking public transportation from Tórshavn to Kirkjubøur village, where the site remains open for exploration throughout the year.
The cathedral walls contain a lead box known as the Golden Locker, which holds the only existing relic of Saint Thorlak from Iceland.
Location: Tórshavn Municipality
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic art
Height: 9 m
Made from material: basalt
GPS coordinates: 61.95184,-6.79207
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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