Cathedral Architecture
The current cathedral from 1815 was designed in classical style and had greater dimensions than the two earlier cathedral buildings. The cathedral is now 59.4 meters long and 38 meters wide - including the new transept, which did not previously exist, while the cattle and nave have the width of 22.86 meters. The nave interior height is now 14.25 metres and 52.85 meters including the tower.
A clear example of the classical style is the large main Portal in the west. It is framed by four Doric columns on a pediment. The columns were carved in Gothenburg by Scottish sand by Aberdeen. Also pilasters of the cathedral walls are of the Doric type and the tower cap is adorned with classical Doric frontonpartier and portals.
The outer walls are entirely created in yellow, so-called Dutch clay, which means that the bricks are smaller than usual. In addition, the walls of an outer clothing in the form of ornaments, such as classical blank rings, lists and friezes made of Flensburg ssten.
These ornaments are another example of the classical style, such as the highlighted cornice (frieze) towers over the hood, as well as the toothed bar under roof and friezes around the building.
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