Video: Roskilde Cathedral
A visit to Roskilde Cathedral, the final resting place of dozens of Denmark's kings and queens.
Denmark’s Roskilde, on the island of Zealand, is home to many traces of Denmark’s past. Most prominent among them is Roskilde Cathedral, originally built in the late 12th century. The Cathedral is one of the earliest examples of large brick architecture in Northern Europe, and it has been added to with new building styles over the centuries. That fact, combined with its status as a royal mausoleum, has made it one of the most popular landmarks in one of Denmark’s most populous regions. All but one of Denmark’s rulers for the last 500 years have been buried there, a total of 40 heads of state.
If you want to learn more, this video, courtesy of UNESCO, explores the history of the Cathedral, its architectural significance, and the story of the Danish Queen who began the tradition of royal burials at Roskilde.
Further Reading
“Roskilde Cathedral.” UNESCO World Heritage Centre, UNESCO, whc.unesco.org/en/list/695/.
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