World Heritage Identification Number: 695
World Heritage since: 1995
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Religious Sites & Sacred Architecture
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇩🇰 Denmark
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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A Historical Overview of Roskilde Cathedral: A Gothic Masterpiece and Royal Mausoleum
Roskilde Cathedral, located in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark, stands as a testament to the rich history, architectural prowess, and cultural significance of medieval Scandinavia. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, this cathedral offers a unique insight into the evolution of Gothic architecture across Europe.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this was Scandinavia's first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick and it encouraged the spread of this style throughout northern Europe. It has been the mausoleum of the Danish royal family since the 15th century. Porches and side chapels were added up to the end of the 19th century. Thus it provides a clear overview of the development of European religious architecture.
Encyclopedia Record: Roskilde Cathedral
Roskilde Cathedral, in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Denmark.Additional Site Details
Area: 0.4 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 55.6426654094 , 12.0798998457
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