Gothenburg Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gothenburg Cathedral |
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Gustavi domkyrka | |
Gothenburg Cathedral
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Location | Gothenburg |
Country | Sweden |
Denomination | Church of Sweden |
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Architect(s) | Carl Wilhelm Carlberg |
Style | Classicism |
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Diocese | Diocese of Gothenburg |
Gothenburg Cathedral (Swedish: Göteborgs domkyrka) is a cathedral in the town of Gothenburg in Sweden. Belonging to Gothenburg Cathedral Parish of the Church of Sweden, it serves the Diocese of Gothenburg, and was opened on Trinity Sunday, 21 May 1815.
Images for kids
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Announcement of superintendent Prytz's sermon at the inauguration of the first church in 1633, published by Heinrich Keyser, 1634. From Library of Lund University.
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Axel Magnus Fahlcrantz designed the pulpit in Empire style. It is also adorned with Fahlcrantz's sculpture. Harri Blomberg photo
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