The acoustics in this gorgeous building are amazing and I was really lucky to hear their choir rehearsing when I visited. The entire cathedral is full of interesting history, with almost all the Danish monarchs buried here, including Margaret the First. Some of the tombs and memorial chapels are pretty over-the-top with decorations (Christian the Fourth) but overall, there is a really beautiful sense of calm in the entire space.

My Saturday birthday morning would be an all-day tour; a grand day trip around Copenhagen. When the tour bus had gathered everyone from all the stops and our guide, Anders, introduced himself, we did the same by stating our names and the countries we were from. I found out that a young lady from the UK, was also celebrating her birthday on the same day. The cold, rainy morning drive took us to our first stop of the day; Roskilde Cathedral. Seen as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Roskilde Cathedral is the Lutheran Church of Denmark and the official royal burial church for many Danish monarchs built in the 12th and 13th centuries. From November to March, much of the viewing takes place outside. The history given by our guide, gave insight to what was offered inside the cathedral that we could not see.

Roskilde Domkirk is both an important historical and community site prominently positioned in the quaint town of Roskilde. The tombs of many of Denmark's monarchs are throughout the space and we were able to see where Margrethe II will be interred when she joins her ancestors. Be sure to the upper levels; the gallery offers wonderful views and much history.

Very impressive building indeed unfortunately for us there was a service going on when we were going past and our schedule didn't allow us time to visit before our train back to Copenhagen. It was a very interesting walk around noting the added on parts that had been built through centuries and how they fitted in very well unlike some that you see. Inside is the tombs of many of the Danish Royal Families but as said we didn't manage to visit. Certainly at the weekends it maybe worthwhile to check on the service schedule and other Cathedral functions. There are art galleries in close by old Royal Palaces and the other Roskilde Kirk and square which had a lovely open market on the Saturday we visited.

Roskilde Domkirke is the main religious building in Roskilde, the second city in Denmark after Copenhagen. It was built in the 12 and 13th centuries with bricks. In fact, it is the first Romanesque cathedral built with bricks. It is in the main square of Roskilde and it has two bell towers in the main facade. Inside, the cathedral is very big and you can see the altar and the main nave. Also, you can see some graveyards of the kings of Denmark, because Roskilde is the historical capital of Denmark. It is possible to go up to the first floor and see very nice views of the main nave. (See also Det Gamle Raadhus, Skt. Laurentiis kirkeruin)