Roskilde Cathedral, in the city of Roskilde on the island of
Zealand in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Denmark.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first Gothic cathedral to be built of
brick, it encouraged the spread of the Brick Gothic style throughout Northern
Europe. Constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries, the cathedral
incorporates both Gothic and Romanesque architectural features in its design.
Until the 20th century, it was Zealand's only cathedral. Its twin spires
dominate the skyline of the town.
The cathedral has been the main burial site for Danish
monarchs since the 15th century. As such, it has been significantly extended
and altered over the centuries to accommodate a considerable number of burial
chapels. Following the Danish Reformation in 1536, the bishop's residence was
moved to Copenhagen while the title was changed to Bishop of Zealand.
Coronations normally took place in Copenhagen's Church of Our Lady or in the
chapel of Frederiksborg Palace.
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