Description of the attraction
One of the finest temples in Denmark is the Aarhus Cathedral, which is located on Cathedral Square. The temple was erected in honor of the patron saint of sailors - St. Clement, therefore its full name is the Cathedral of St. Clement.
The history of the cathedral began at the end of the 12th century, when Bishop Peder Vognsen decided to build a temple. In 1300, the construction of the Romanesque cathedral was completed. Thirty years later, in 1330, the Cathedral of St. Clement burned down, and only in 1449 the church was rebuilt, already in the Gothic style.
The temple that we see today is one of the largest cathedrals in Denmark: the nave is 96 meters high, the tower is 93 meters high, and the inner hall can accommodate up to 1200 parishioners. During the fire, most of the interior decoration of the cathedral burned down; several frescoes have survived to this day, with a total area of 220 sq.m. Among these frescoes there is one of the oldest - "Windows of Lazarus", dating back to 1300.
Particular attention of visitors in the church is attracted by the gilded winged altar, the author of which was the Lübeck sculptor and painter Bernt Notke (1479). The tombstones are made by the Flemish sculptor Thomas Quelinus. Also inside the cathedral is the largest organ in Denmark (6352 pipes), which was built in 1730.
Aarhus Cathedral is an important historical attraction in Denmark; a large number of tourists from all over the world visit it every year.
