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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kalmar_Cathedral > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kalmar_Cathedral.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_Cathedral > Source revision: 1354366857 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox church | name = Kalmar Cathedral | full_name = Kalmar domkyrka | image = Kalmar domkyrka 002.jpg | image_size = | imagelink = | alt = | landscape = | caption = Kalmar Cathedral | pushpin_map = | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_mapsize = | map_caption = | latd = | latm = | lats = | latNS = | longd = | longm = | longs = | longEW = | coordinates = {{coord|56|39|52|N|16|21|55|E|region:SE_type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | osgraw = | location = [Kalmar](/source/Kalmar) | country = [Sweden](/source/Sweden) | denomination = [Church of Sweden](/source/Church_of_Sweden) | previous_denomination = | churchmanship = | website = | former_name = | founded = | founder = | dedication = | dedicated = | consecrated = 1682 | events = | status = Active | functional_status = [Cathedral](/source/Cathedral) & [Parish church](/source/Parish_church) | heritage_designation = | designated = | architect = [Nicodemus Tessin the Elder](/source/Nicodemus_Tessin_the_Elder) | architectural_type = | style = [Baroque](/source/Baroque_architecture) | groundbreaking = | completed = 1703 | construction_cost = | closed = | demolished = | capacity = | length = | width = | height = | materials = | parish = | deanery = | archdeaconry = | archdiocese = | metropolis = | diocese = [Växjö](/source/Diocese_of_V%C3%A4xj%C3%B6) | province = | district = | division = | archbishop = | bishop = | dean = Christer Munther | rector = | vicar = Peter Wänehag | priest = | deaconness = | pastor = | abbot = }} '''Kalmar Cathedral''' ({{langx|sv|Kalmar domkyrka}}) is in the city of [Kalmar](/source/Kalmar) in [Småland](/source/Sm%C3%A5land) in southeast [Sweden](/source/Sweden).{{cite web|url = https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/Kalmar%20domkyrkof%C3%B6rsamling|title = Kalmar domkyrkoförsamling|website = svenskakyrkan.se |access-date = 1 January 2020}} Located in Stortorget Square, construction began in 1660. The Cathedral was designed for the [Church of Sweden](/source/Church_of_Sweden) by architect Nicodemus Tessin.{{Cite web |title=Kalmar Domkyrka - Kalmar Cathedral |url=https://www.guidebook-sweden.com/en/guidebook/destination/kalmar-domkyrka-kalmar-cathedral |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=GuidebookSweden |language=en}} ==History== thumb|250 px|Kalmar Cathedral interior thumb|250px|Aerial photo of Kalmar Cathedral. 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 [1658](/source/1658). The new, fortified town was planned along Renaissance ideals. Accordingly, the church and town hall were constructed across from one another in the old town square (''[Stortorget Kalmar](/source/Stortorget_Kalmar)''). The material in the masonry consists of limestone from [Gotland](/source/Gotland). The vaults, portals and window coverings are made of brick. The roof was lined with copper plate. The cathedral was built without a dome and with high window openings.{{cite web|url = https://www.kalmar.com/sv/boka/se-gora/7/kalmar-domkyrka/detaljer|title = Kalmar Domkyrka|website = kalmar.com|access-date = 1 January 2020}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The cathedral was designed by [Nicodemus Tessin the Elder](/source/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](/source/Scanian_War) (1675–1679). The work resumed after the war and Kalmar Cathedral was finally finished in 1703.{{cite web|url=https://www.kalmar.com/sv/boka/se-gora/7/kalmar-domkyrka/detaljer|title=Kalmar Domkyrka|website=kalmar.com|access-date=1 January 2020}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ==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.{{cite web|url=https://kulturnav.org/8c3ed502-d564-4f28-a273-dfb51cae21f5|title=Gerss, Jacob Wilhelm (1784–1844)|website=KulturNav|access-date=1 January 2020}} In 1882–1883, a rebuilding of the interior was carried out following a drawing proposal by architect [Helgo Zetterwall](/source/Helgo_Zetterwall) (1831–1907). During 1910–1914, restoration took place according to drawings and job descriptions by city architect Josef Fredrik Olson (1870–1947). The 1928–1932 restoration was also based on Fredrik Olson's proposal.{{cite web|url = https://www.ne.se/uppslagsverk/encyklopedi/l%C3%A5ng/helgo-zettervall |title = Helgo Zettervall|website = NE Nationalencyklopedin AB|access-date = 1 January 2020}}{{cite web|url = https://kulturnav.org/13fdf2b4-dab4-450c-b131-4b078ad5e51e |title = Olson, Fredrik (1870-1947)|website = KulturNav|access-date = 1 January 2020}} 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.{{cite web|url = http://www.barupedstrom.se/kalmar-domkyrka/|title = Kalmar domkyrka|website = barupedstrom.se|access-date = 1 January 2020}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{dead link|date=May 2026}} ==Gallery== File:00 1098 Interior of Kalmar domkyrka.jpg|Ornate pulpit Kalmar domkyrka, interiör, predikstolens ljudtak, pilastrar, kapitäl och bjälklag, 2015.jpg|Pulpit [sounding board](/source/sounding_board) or tester File:00 1100 Cathedral church in Kalmar (Sweden).jpg|Altar Kalmar Domkyrka Epitafium 042.JPG|Wall-mounted memorial Kalmar Domkyrka 011.JPG|Baptismal font made by stonecutter Elving Nilsson File:Kalmar Dom Chororgel.jpg|Organ {{commons category|Kalmar domkyrka}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==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}} ==External links== *[https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/kalmar Kalmar domkyrka website] {{Church of Sweden}} Category:Lutheran cathedrals in Sweden Category:Churches in Kalmar County Category:Kalmar Category:Churches in the Diocese of Växjö Category:Church buildings with domes Category:Baroque church buildings in Sweden --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Kalmar Cathedral](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_Cathedral) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_Cathedral?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.