I finally made it to the most visited site in Lund...and well, one of the most visited in Sweden. Unbelievable I hadn’t been here till last Saturday, but I took my birthday weekend to make a few stops on my list of must sees. Plus, I had just finished another major paper and another course in my program. Blinding pace this university system, but maybe that topic will get a post of its own.
A tad bit of intro before I drop the pic bombs. Lund Cathedral is the Scanian hub of the Pilgrim Way which connects to the Satiago de Compostela in Spain, Vadstena in Sweden, and Nidaros in Norway. The breathtaking structure was built in the 1080′s and houses the heart of Queen Margaret’s son Olaf, who passed away while in Scania in 1387.
Another fascinating feature housed in the building is an astronomical clock, the Horologium mirabile Lundense, which is nothing short of a work of art. It was constructed just prior to the tragic passing of prince Olaf around 1380.
While I was there, the three o’clock hour bathed the cathedral in warm and steeply angled sunlight. It was a beautiful and serene visit that left me feeling centered and at peace. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I do.