Linköpings domkyrka

Småland


Made from blocks of hand-carved limestone, the enormous domkyrka was the country’s largest and most expensive church in the Middle Ages. Its foundations were laid around 1250 and its 107m spire and vast interior still impress. Inside, the contemporary stained-glass windows may also catch your eye; they're the work of famous British stained-glass artist Brian Clarke.

There are organ concerts on Thursday in summer.


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