Civilizations & archaeology

Construction of Strängnäs Cathedral

1291

Is the gothic brick church building which replaced the original wooden church, built on a former very important place of sacrifice of vikings, and where the missionary Saint Eskil was killed during the mid 11th century. It took place in 1291. The setting was Strängnäs. It stands about 75 metres tall.

Open on the timeline

Before and after

More in Civilizations & archaeology

The era

This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 13th century.