Stockholm Cathedral
The Stockholm Cathedral (Swedish: Storkyrkan) is a cathedral in the town of Stockholm in Sweden. It belongs to the Stockholm Cathedral Parish of the Church of Sweden. The church building serves the Diocese of Stockholm. It has been around since the 12th century.
Stockholm Cathedral | |
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Coordinates: 59°19′33″N 18°04′14″E / 59.32583°N 18.07056°E | |
Location | Stockholm |
Country | Sweden |
Denomination | Church of Sweden |
History | |
Founded | 13th century |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Stockholm |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Eva Brunne |
Stockholm Cathedral Media
Storkyrkan visible at the end of Slottsbacken from across the water. The church is part of a coherent ensemble of Baroque architecture surrounding Stockholm Palace.
Medieval vault paintings from c. 1346 (later restored) in what used to be the first chapel of the church, dedicated to Saint Mary.
The coronation of King Gustav III in Storkyrkan in 1772, painting by Carl Gustaf Pilo
Trophies from the Battle of Svensksund carried into Storkyrkan (1790), painting by Pehr Hilleström
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