Århus Cathedral
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Århus Cathedral (Danish: Århus Domkirke) is located in Århus, Denmark. Århus is Denmark's second largest city, and geographically located on the Jutland peninsula in the western part of the country.
The construction of Århus Cathedral began around year 1200 and was founded by Bishop Peder Vognsen. The church was finished in 1300 in typical Romanesque style.
However, in 1330 the cathedral burned down, and was abandoned until the late 14th century. By then the Gothic style of architecture had reached Denmark, and the cathedral was rebuilt until it was restored to its present state (left) in year 1500.
The cathedral is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, St. Clemens.
It is the holder of several records in Denmark: at 96 meters in length, it is the longest church; it has the most frescos; the largest organ; and its triptych is Denmark's largest artistic medieval treasure. The 96 vertical meters makes it the tallest in Denmark and second tallest in Northern Europe. The cathedral seats about 1,200.
The cathedral has a notable altar (right) by the sculptor and painter Bernt Notke and tombstones by the Flemish sculptor Thomas Quellinus.
[edit] External links
- Official website (in Danish and English)
