Archbishop's Palace of Uppsala

The Archbishop's Palace is a symmetrical stone building with two wings designed by architect Carl Hårleman in the 18th century. It houses residential quarters for the archbishop and administrative offices for church operations, located adjacent to the cathedral.

The current building was completed in 1744 and replaced medieval fortifications that had served as residences for Catholic archbishops since the 14th century. The new structure reflected changes in Swedish religious life during the Protestant Reformation.

The palace shows how religious leadership has remained centered in this location through major changes in Swedish church history. Visitors can observe how it continues to serve as the spiritual center for Lutheran leadership in Sweden today.

The building is centrally located in Uppsala near other major religious sites such as the cathedral and cathedral museum. Public access to the interior is limited since it functions as an official administrative center, but the exterior is easily viewed from surrounding streets.

Archaeological excavations in the 1880s uncovered remains of the medieval fortress structure beneath University Hall and University Park. These findings show how layers of religious buildings have occupied this spot over centuries.