Lund Cathedral 
Lund's Cathedral, founded about 1080 by the Danish king Knut IV (St Knut or Canute), is the oldest and finest Romanesque church in Sweden. The present building dates from the 12th century. The twin towers, popularly known as the "Lads of Lund" (Lunna Påga), were formerly a prominent landmark. The Cathedral now stands in the heart of the town - a reminder of the fact that Lund was the oldest archiepiscopal see in Scandinavia, with authority over 27 churches and eight religious houses.
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Cathedral Crypt
In the crypt - the oldest part of Lund Cathedral - are the tombs of Archbishop Birger (d. 1519) and Archbishop Herman. The well, with inscriptions in Low German, was the work of a Westphalian master named van Düren who lived in Lund from 1512 to 1527. The roof of the crypt is borne on stone piers. The figures on the piers are traditionally believed to represent a giant named Finn, who is said to have built the cathedral for St Lawrence, and his wife.
Astronomical Clock
In the aisle of Lund Cathedral can be seen the famous 14th century astronomical clock ("horologium mirabile lundense"), with figures of the Three Kings which emerge twice daily (at noon and 3 p.m. on weekdays, 1 and 3 p.m. on Sundays).
Cathedral Interior
Over the altar in Lund Cathedral is a magnificent 14th century carved reredos, the work of a North German master. The 15th century carved choir stalls were originally made for a monastery attached to the Cathedral. In the apse is a mosaic of Christ by Joakim Skovgaard (1925).
