Kalmar Cathedral
Kalmar Cathedral | ||
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Kalmar domkyrka | ||
Style Baroque | | |
Completed | 1703 | |
Administration | ||
Diocese | Växjö | |
Clergy | ||
Vicar(s) | Peter Wänehag | |
Dean | Christer Munther | |
Deacon(s) | Ingrid Svedjenäs | |
Laity | ||
Organist(s) | Jan Börjesson |
Kalmar Cathedral (Swedish: Kalmar domkyrka) is in the city of Kalmar in Småland in southeast Sweden.[1] Located in Stortorget Square, construction began in 1660. The Cathedral was designed for the Church of Sweden by architect Nicodemus Tessin.[2]
History
The new city of Kalmar was built on Kvarnholmen island in the mid-17th century. The transfer from the old town was largely completed by
The cathedral was designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder (1615–1681) and is one of the foremost examples of classical baroque architecture that was a breakthrough in Sweden. The design of Kalmar Cathedral reflects the complexities of modernisation, maintaining liturgical utility and tradition, and being mindful of the fortress-city requirements. Construction began in 1660, but was interrupted on several occasions, including with the outbreak of the Scanian War (1675–1679). The work resumed after the war and Kalmar Cathedral was finally finished in 1703.[4]
Restorations
Over the centuries, the church has been the subject of numerous restorations
In 1783, extensive external and internal restoration was initiated. In 1800, the city was hit by an extensive fire. In 1802 the damage was repaired. In 1831–1834, an external and internal restoration was carried out following a proposal by architect Jacob Wilhelm Gerss (1784-1844). The exterior restoration included both the church's exterior walls and the roof.[5]
In 1882–1883, a rebuilding of the interior was carried out following a drawing proposal by architect
Between 1981 and 1982, extensive restoration of the church's exterior was made. Between 2005 and 2011, restoration of the exterior took place, under the direction of Barup & Edström Arkitektkontor. Work included refurbishment of the church roof, stone restoration, facade staining. Internal restoration during 2006-2011 meant, among other things, raising and expanding the choir as well as new flooring.[8]
Gallery
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Ornate pulpit
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Pulpit sounding board or tester
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Altar
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Wall-mounted memorial
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Baptismal font
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Organ
References
- ^ "Kalmar domkyrkoförsamling". svenskakyrkan.se. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Kalmar Domkyrka - Kalmar Cathedral". GuidebookSweden. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Kalmar Domkyrka". kalmar.com. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Kalmar Domkyrka". kalmar.com. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Gerss, Jacob Wilhelm (1784-1844)". KulturNav. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Helgo Zettervall". NE Nationalencyklopedin AB. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Olson, Fredrik (1870-1947)". KulturNav. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Kalmar domkyrka". barupedstrom.se. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
Related reading
- K. Neville (2009) Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. Architecture in Sweden in the Age of Greatness (Turnhout, Brepols Publishers) ISBN 978-2-503-52826-7