- Lunds domkyrka (Lund cathedral) began construction around 1080 AD or some 938 years ago. Which makes it one of the oldest churches in Sweden.
- Lund Cathedral is located in a town called Lund. The city Lund is about 20 km from Malmo town, and one can reach by driving from Malmo town in 30 minutes.
- One of the main sightseeings in Lund is grand Lund Cathedral. Twin towers with pyramidical roofs are the major features of cathedral’s architecture.
- Lund Cathedral holds great historical significance, as it was once the seat of the Catholic (archi)episcopal see of the Diocese of Lund.
- Layer that with 900-year-old architecture, and it’s a uniquely wonderful experience. Lund Cathedral is a perfect example.
- Lund Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the city. It is a Lutheran cathedral built in the Romanesque style in 1080.
- 4. Visit the Crypt: The crypt of Lund Cathedral is home to a number of tombs and monuments, including the tomb of St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Lund.
- When the bishop of Lund was elevated into archbishop of the Nordic countries, the work on the church that would become the Cathedral of Lund was intensified.
- Altar in the crypt of Lund Cathedral Photo: Svenja Trachte, Outdooractive Editors. ... The Romanesque cathedral in Lund is the oldest cathedral in Scandinavia.
- Each year, the cathedral, which is open daily, is visited by over half a million people. Worship in Lund Cathedral has been taking place for more than 850 years.