Aarhus Cathedral
Aarhus Cathedral (Danish: Århus Domkirke) is a cathedral in Aarhus, Denmark. It is the longest and tallest church in the country, at 93 m (305 ft) in length and 96 m (315 ft) in height.
| Aarhus Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| St Clement's Church | |
Aarhus Cathedral, main entrance and tower | |
| 56°9′25″N 10°12′38″E | |
| Location | Domkirkepladsen 2 8000 Aarhus |
| Country | Denmark |
| Denomination | Church of Denmark |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Website of the Cathedral |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | St Clement |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Listed building |
| Designated | 01-02-2012 |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
| Style | Gothic |
| Years built | 1190–1500 |
| Completed | 1500 |
| Specifications | |
| Nave length | 305 ft |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Tower height | 315 ft |
| Materials | Brick |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Aarhus |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Henrik Wigh-Poulsen |
| Provost | Poul Henning Bartholin |
The construction of Aarhus Cathedral began in the 12th century and it is the main edifice of the diocese of Aarhus for the Church of Denmark, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, St Clemens. The cathedral is situated on the port side of the central square of Store Torv (Large Square), with address "Domkirkepladsen 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark" in the inner city. The church can seat around 1200 people.
Aarhus Cathedral is a listed building and was designated 1 February 2012.
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