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Uppsala Cathedral

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Uppsala Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, Primate of Sweden.
The cathedral dates from 13th century and was used for coronations of Swedish monarchs following the Protestant Reformation.
Several of its chapels were converted to house the tombs of various Swedish monarchs.

Of particular interest is the former Chapel of the Virgin Mary, converted to a burial monument for King Gustav I Vasa and his consorts.
Completed in 1583, it is decorated with the royal arms of Sweden as well some of the oldest known Swedish and Finnish provincial coat of arms.