Västerås Cathedral, Lutheran cathedral in Västerås, Sweden
The cathedral presents five aisles with a copper-covered roof, reaching a height of 92 meters and featuring a western tower with an obelisk spire.
Construction of this cathedral commenced in 1271, starting as a Romanesque basilica with a central nave and two side aisles dedicated to Virgin Mary.
The cathedral holds religious ceremonies of the Church of Sweden and contains numerous works of art, including the sarcophagus of King Eric XIV.
The cathedral seats 1,100 visitors and offers regular guided tours through its 93-meter-long structure, which includes multiple architectural sections from different periods.
The Baroque spire, designed by Nicodemus Tessin in 1694, utilizes an oak construction method without iron beams or nails, covered entirely in copper.
Location: Västerås Municipality
Inception: August 16, 1271
Architectural style: Brick Gothic, Gothic Revival
Height: 92 m
Made from material: brick
Address: Västra kyrkogatan 6, SE-722 15 722 16 722 16
Website: https://svenskakyrkan.se/vasteras/vasteras-domkyrka
GPS coordinates: 59.61253,16.54125
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:50
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