Kalmar Cathedral, Lutheran cathedral in Stortorget Square, Kalmar, Sweden.
Kalmar Cathedral is a Lutheran church with baroque architecture and tall window openings, situated at Stortorget Square. The walls are made of Gotland limestone and topped by a copper roof without a dome.
Construction began in 1660 under architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and suffered interruptions from the Scanian War. The building was completed in 1703 after a lengthy process.
The interior features works by stonecutter Elving Nilsson, whose pulpit, altar, and baptismal font reflect Lutheran artistic traditions. These handcrafted elements shape the appearance of the worship space today.
The building is accessible during weekday business hours, with extended availability on certain evenings. Weekend visits are possible in the morning hours, so checking ahead for specific times is helpful.
The cathedral and town hall face each other across Stortorget Square, reflecting Renaissance planning principles from the city's redesign. This layout shows how the fortified settlement was deliberately arranged.
Location: Kalmar Municipality
Inception: 1660
Architects: Nicodemus Tessin the Elder
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Made from material: dimension stone
Address: Stortorget, SE-392 32
Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/Kalmar%20domkyrkoförsamling
GPS coordinates: 56.66444,16.36528
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42
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