Denmark to open new World Heritage Centre

Roskilde Cathedral is set to receive a new visitor center, funded by over 125 million kroner in donations, ROMU announced. The Roskilde Cathedral World Heritage Center will share the cathedral’s history as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its significance as a royal burial church. Morten Thomsen Højsgaard, director of ROMU, described it as both a day of celebration and joy for Roskilde. The Royal Palace adjacent to the cathedral will house the center, highlighting the cathedral’s early use of brick in Gothic architecture and its status as a royal burial site. Exhibits will display previously unseen royal collection items, and the center will include modern amenities like a cafe, shop, and educational environment, with interactive areas for children. A.P. Møller Foundation contributed the largest donation of 60 million kroner. The world heritage center is expected to open in 2028.