Uppsala Cathedral

Uppsala Municipality, Sweden

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Uppsala Cathedral, located in the heart of Uppsala between the University Hall and the Fyris river, is the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala and the tallest church in the Nordic countries, rising 118.7 metres. Built primarily in brick with limestone pillars and details, this Brick Gothic structure was designed by French architects including Étienne de Bonneuil and initiated in 1287, though most construction occurred between 1272 and 1420, with the western end and twin towers completed by the mid-15th century. Originally constructed under Roman Catholicism, the cathedral retained its role as the traditional coronation site for Swedish monarchs following the Protestant Reformation and now serves as the Church of Sweden's principal religious institution. Its cross-shaped form derives from the nave and transept, and its vaults follow the original 13th-century plan. The cathedral houses the tombs of King Eric IX—the nation's patron saint—along with Gustav Vasa, John III, Carl Linnaeus, Olaus Rudbeck, and Emanuel Swedenborg, among others. A devastating 1702 fire prompted restoration work, including the addition of low helms designed by Carl Hårleman in 1735, while substantial 19th-century renovations were undertaken by Helgo Zetterwall.