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Ishavskatedralen

Arctic cathedral

The city's most photographed building. The striking 1965 structure contains one of the biggest stained-glass windows in Northern Europe, and enjoys a fantastic location on the mainland, just opposite the city centre. Despite being commonly referred to as a cathedral, it is a parish church and is not the seat of a bishop.

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Address: Hans Nilsens vei 41
Hours: Limited opening hours outside the peak summer season, see website
Price: 90kr
Website: ishavskatedralen.no (opens in a new tab)

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