Uppsala Cathedral
cathedral, Uppsala, Sweden
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Uppsala Cathedral, located in Uppsala, Sweden, is the largest cathedral in the country. Construction began in the late 13th century, and it was consecrated in 1435. Although it has suffered damage from fires, it was restored in the late 19th century. The cathedral is a significant religious site, serving as the seat of the archbishop of Sweden. The city of Uppsala itself is also notable as the location of Sweden's oldest university, Uppsala University, founded in 1477.12
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