Karlstad Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Karlstad Cathedral |
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Karlstad Cathedral in July 2006
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| 59°22′54″N 13°30′23″E / 59.38167°N 13.50639°E | |
| Location | Karlstad |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
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| Consecrated | 13 July 1730 (2 July 1730, Old Style) |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Karlstad |
Karlstad Cathedral (in Swedish, Karlstads domkyrka) is a beautiful and important church located in Karlstad, Sweden. It's called a cathedral because it's the main church for the Diocese of Karlstad, which is part of the Church of Sweden. You can find this historic building right in the center of Karlstad, on a place called Lagberget, which is on Tingvalla Island.
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History of Karlstad Cathedral
Early Churches and Fires
People have built churches on this spot since the 1300s. Sadly, the first church here burned down in 1616. This fire also destroyed almost the entire city of Karlstad. After this, a new church was built.
In 1647, Karlstad became a cathedral city. This happened when Queen Christina (who lived from 1626 to 1689) created the Diocese of Karlstad. But disaster struck again! This second church also burned down in 1719.
Building the Current Cathedral
After the second fire, people started building the church you see today. Construction took place between 1723 and 1730. It was built on Lagberget on Tingvalla Island. Johannes Steuchius (1676–1742), who later became an Archbishop, led the building project.
The cathedral was designed in a style called Baroque. It was officially opened on July 13, 1730.
Changes and Restorations
In 1790, an architect named Erik Palmstedt (1741-1803) designed new parts for the inside. This included a new altar and a new pulpit.
Another big fire hit Karlstad on July 2, 1865. This fire destroyed almost the whole city again. The roof and tower of Karlstad Cathedral were also badly damaged. After this fire, the tower was rebuilt. It got its current look, which is called neoclassical. This design was made by architect Albert Törnqvist (1819-1898).
The inside of the church was repaired later, in the late 1870s. The cathedral also had more restoration work done in 1915–1916. In 1956–1957, a new large room called a sacristy was added to the east side. More restoration happened in 1965–1967. The cathedral was last renovated in 1998, making sure it stays beautiful and strong for many more years.
Gallery
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A view of the balcony inside the cathedral.
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The pulpit, where sermons are given.
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The altar with its cross.
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The impressive organ of the cathedral.
