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Nidaros Cathedral

Nidarosdomen

This is the biggest church in Northern Europe, the only major Gothic cathedral in Norway and the pride of the city. Towering over the city centre at its southern edge, the majestic cathedral is the defining feature of Trondheim. Nidarosdomen is also Norway's national cathedral. It was erected over what was believed to be St. Olav's grave and it became a major pilgrimage site in Northern Europe. Next door is the Archbishop's Palace, which was partly burnt down in the 1980s and has been heavily restored.

Hours: Jun–Aug: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun 13:00–17:00; Sep–May: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun 13:00–16:00
Price: Cathedral: 140 kr, Archbishop's Palace museum: 120 kr, Crown Regalia: 120 kr, Combined ticket (cathedral, palace, crown): 260 kr, Tower: 70 kr
Website: nidarosdomen.no (opens in a new tab)

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