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Aarhus Cathedral
St Clement's Church
Aarhus Domkirke (Danish), Sct. Clemens Kirke (Danish)
Aarhus Cathedral, main entrance and tower
Map
56°9′25″N 10°12′38″E / 56.15694°N 10.21056°E / 56.15694; 10.21056
LocationDomkirkepladsen 2
8000 Aarhus
CountryDenmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Previous denominationRoman Catholic
WebsiteWebsite of the Cathedral
History
StatusCathedral
DedicationSt Clement
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationListed building
Designated01-02-2012
Architectural typeBasilica
StyleGothic
Years built1190–1500
Completed1500
Specifications
Nave length305 ft
Number of towers1
Tower height315 ft
MaterialsBrick
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Aarhus
Clergy
Bishop(s)Henrik Wigh-Poulsen
ProvostPoul Henning Bartholin
The main door

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.

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.[1]

Aarhus Cathedral is a listed building and was designated 1 February 2012.[2]

  1. ^ "Historie". Archived from the original on 2008-12-26. Retrieved 2009-01-04. The Domkirkens historie section on the Aarhus Domkirke official website. In Danish. Last accessed 4 January 2009.
  2. ^ "FBB - Bygning". www.kulturarv.dk. Retrieved 2022-10-13.

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