Roskilde Cathedral
description: Rosklide Cathedral, a striking monumental structure renowned for its twin spires. It stands as a testament to the earliest displays of Gothic architecture. Constructed with red brick, the building’s tall, narrow windows feature high, symmetrical pointed twin arches. At the rear an extension connects the church to a series of chapels and royal mausoleums. Adjacent to the church is a smaller, connected building with an oval-shaped roof. The roofline of the back section is adorned with copper, while the aged copper displays a green hue.
creator: Bishop Absalon
source: image 1,2, & 3: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/695
date: - 1170: initiated by Bishop Absalon - 14th - 15th century: chapels were added -17th century: Christian IVs Chapel added a Renaissance style burial chapel -18th - 19th century: Frederick Vs chapel added a neoclassical style -1995: Designated a UNESCO world heritage site - 20th century: restoration and preservation initiated
contributor: Kevin Ruiz
format: Gothic Architectural
language: Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
type: Religious