Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Self-Guided Tour:
Begun in the 1170s by Bishop Absalom (and com-
pleted in 1280), Roskilde Cathedral was cleared of its side chapels and altars
by the Reformation iconoclasts—leaving a blank slate for Danish royals to fill
with their tombs. The highlight here is slowly strolling through a half-millen-
nium's worth of royal chapels, representing a veritable textbook's worth of ar-
chitectural styles.
Before entering, face the towering facade. The main door—called the
King's Door
—was installed only in 2010, and depicts the 12 apostles (each
with a symbol that hints at his identity). This door is used by the congregation
