Mariestad Cathedral facts for kids
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Mariestad Cathedral
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| 58°42′45″N 13°49′20″E / 58.71250°N 13.82222°E | |
| Location | Mariestad |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Skara |
Mariestad Cathedral, also known as Mariestads domkyrka in Swedish, is a big church called a cathedral. It is located in the city of Mariestad, Sweden. This cathedral is part of the Church of Sweden and belongs to the Diocese of Skara.
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The History of Mariestad Cathedral
Building the Cathedral
This amazing church was built a long time ago, between the years 1593 and 1619. It was officially opened and used for services in 1625. The cathedral has a special design called 'late Gothic.' This means it was built in a style popular many centuries ago. It has a main open space without side aisles, and its shape hints at a cross.
Changes Over Time
For many years, the outside walls and the tall tower top (called a spire) were plain. But in 1905, during a big repair project led by Folke Zettervall, they were updated. They added natural stone to the outside, giving it a new look.
Inside the cathedral, you can see beautiful old pieces. The fancy altarpiece (a decoration behind the altar) and the pulpit (where the priest speaks) were made in 1701 by an artist named Börje Löfman. A new altar, made of limestone, was added between 1958 and 1959. This was part of another restoration project, guided by Rolf Bergh.
The Organ
The cathedral also has a large organ. In 1938, a company called Frobenius Orgelbyggeri built a new organ for the church. It was a special kind of organ that used air pressure to make music. Some of the pipes from an older organ were even used again in the new one!
Images for kids
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Interior view of the cathedral
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The main altar inside the church
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The pulpit where sermons are given
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The impressive organ
