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Trondheim Cathedral Description
(Local Name: Domkirke) Trondheim Cathedral was built by King Olav Kyrre (1066-93) over the tomb of St Olav and considerably enlarged after the establishment in 1151 of the archbishopric of Nidaros, with authority over the whole of Norway. In conception and execution it is the most magnificent church in the Scandinavian countries. The transept and chapterhouse are in a Late Romanesque transitional style influenced by the Norman architecture of England, and the fine Early Gothic domed octagon dates essentially from the same period. The long choir, with the beautiful south doorway, was built in the early 13th century, the massive nave and the tower, also in Gothic style, between 1230 and 1280. After being ravaged by
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Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Romanesque;  Significant work of art;  Architecture - Gothic;  Architecture - Medieval;  Christian sites
Trondheim Cathedral Highlights

Archbishop's Palace and Museum

To the east and southeast of the Cathedral lies the old churchyard. To the southwest the Archbishop's Palace (Erkebispegården), a medieval stone building, now houses a collection of weapons and the Museum of the Resistance (1940-45).

Interior

Over the high choir is the domed octagon, in richly decorated Gothic. From the ambulatory there is a view of St Olav's Spring, which was probably a factor in determining the site of the earliest
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Tips
Organ music on weekends year-round at 1 p.m.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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