Linkopings Domkyrka

Linkoping Cathedral is a church within the Swedish metropolis of Linkoping, the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Linkoping inside the Church of Sweden. It is located opposite Linkoping Castle. The gift church is set 800 years old. However, its history begins in the 11th century, with the construction of a wood church. Later, around 1120, a stone church became constructed, a basilica of about half the dimensions of the present building. Around 1230 it have become vital to assemble a bigger church, as the basilica had become too small. The church became extended to the east, with a brand new choir and transept.

These parts remain as a part of the present church. The modern altarpiece is also from that length. The subsequent extension of the church become made following the coronation of King Valdemar, in 1251. The foremost constructing turned into now built, and the church acquired its contemporary duration of 110 meters. The top of the tower is 107 metres. At the start of the fifteenth century, 1408–1420, the Gothic chapels have been built, with huge windows and famous person-fashioned vaults. The chapels were named after Saint Andrew, Saint Nicolaus Hermanni and Saint Thomas Becket.