Nidaros Cathedral (Trondheim)

Norway / Sor-Trondelag / Trondheim / Bispegata, 5
 cathedral, church, landmark, Gothic (architecture), listed building / architectural heritage, 13th century construction
Work on erecting the first stone church at St. Olav's burial site commenced around 1070, and it is assumed that the Cathedral was finished in all its splendour some time around 1300. It was then held to be the most beautiful church in the entire country, which we of course claim it still is! Admittedly, the Cathedral has undergone a great deal of restoration work after centuries of decay, but now, after more than 130 years of restoration and rebuilding, we can really appreciate the impression the church must have made on medieval pilgrims.

www.nidarosdomen.no/english/

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nidaros_Cathedral
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Coordinates:   63°25'36"N   10°23'48"E
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