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Photo: Tom Gustavsen
In the heart of Trondheim is Nidaros Cathedral – an ornate Gothic masterpiece. Norway’s national shrine and northern Europe’s most important pilgrimage site.
The cathedral is built over the tomb of Olav the Holy, the Viking king who christianized Norway and became the entire country’s eternal king. Nidaros Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace offer many great experiences.
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The Archbishop’s Palace
Side by side with Nidaros Cathedral is the Archbishop’s Palace. For more than 800 years, the Archbishop’s Palace has been a meeting place for powerful men and an arena for important meetings and grand parties. Today you will find three museums in The Archbishop´s Palace, and the oldest part is used as a representative room for solemn receptions and dinners.
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The beating heart of Trondheim
Nidaros Cathedral is the world’s northernmost Gothic cathedral and Norway’s national shrine. Built from the year 1070 at the tomb of St. Olav – the patron saint of Norway and the Viking king who brought Christianity to Norway. In addition to being one of Europe’s most important historical pilgrimage destinations, coronations and royal blessings take place in the church.
In the Middle Ages, a silver coffin with Olav’s remains was placed on the high altar of the church. During the Reformation, the coffin was sent to Denmark to be melted into silver coins, and Olav’s remains were buried in a secret place in the cathedral. To this day, no one knows exactly where the remains are located.
