Lund Cathedral is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Sweden in Lund, Scania, Sweden. It is the seat of the Bishop of Lund and the main church of the Diocese of Lund. The Cathedral was consecrated in 1145, and contains many well-known artefacts and features of considerable historical interest. Scandinavian churches are different than most churches found in the rest of Europe. They don’t seem to take themselves as seriously, and they let tourists have the full roam of the place. Layer that with 900-year-old architecture, and it’s a uniquely wonderful experience. Lund Cathedral is a perfect example.
The cathedral's towers are 55 meters high and a landmark on Lund’s skyline. Lund Cathedral is distinctively dark and Romanesque, with only small windows to allow sunshine in.
Lund Cathedral’s crypt is without a doubt the coolest crypt we’ve seen to date. It’s much larger than the average crypt. Large sections of the crypt date back to 1123 AD. They reveal influences from Normandy and southern England. The cathedral’s biggest tourist attraction is a pillar embraced by the giant Finn. According to legend he built the church but was outraged at not being paid and wanted to destroy it. He was then tricked, shrunk and turned to stone. And to this day he stands embracing his column. Other interpretations are that the stone figure may represent the Biblical character Samson.
Don't miss the astronomical clock that dates from around 1425. It displays signs of the zodiac and the phases of the moon, and chimes twice a day while the three wise men and their servants pass and bow before the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.
