- The current Skálholt Cathedral is known as a beautiful place of worship. The church is decorated with stained glass windows and a special altarpiece.
- People came on pilgrimage from all corners of Iceland to visit his relics in Skálholt. Throughout the Middle Ages, a huge wooden cathedral stood at Skálholt.
- Skálholt Cathedral is the official church of the bishop of Skálholt. The modern cathedral, which was consecrated in 1963, is well known for its works of modern art...
- The Cathedral of Skálholt is a church Lutheran belonging to the Church of Iceland . It is not the seat of any diocese , but of a suffragan bishop .
- Skálholt – the modern Cathedral Photo: David Beard (click on the image to enlarge). The first bishopric in Iceland was founded at Skálholt in 1056.
- Skalholt is the most importantly religious historic site in the country – 1056 to 1785 Skálholt was one of two episcopal seats in Iceland...
- The facility is located near the town of Selfoss, near the Olfusa river.
- It houses one of the most famous cathedrals in Iceland - the Skalholt Church.
- Bishop Árni Helgason bought the chalice for Skálholt after the cathedral at Skálholt burnt down in 1309, so the chalice most likely dates back to around 1300.
- Skálholt Cathedral. Done. 74 views.