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Roskilde: the cathedral grows through side additions

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 13:13 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 13:13

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In brief

The brick Gothic building collects later chapels and historical periods.

Useful to know

The cathedral in Roskilde was built in the 12th-XIII century of brick and is important for the spread of brick Gothic in Northern Europe. For centuries, side chapels and anterooms were added to it. [1]

In a plan, distinguish the main body from the supplements. They are not just a deviation from the original symmetry, but a testimony of continued use. Then compare material unity with style differences. A common brick environment can collect parts from different centuries without building history fitting into a single date.

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  1. [1] UNESCO — Roskilde Cathedral ↗