Nidaros Cathedral is a Church of Norway cathedral located in the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county. It is built over the burial site of King Olav II, who brought Christianity to Norway and became
The church's west front, restored 1905–1983
The Cathedral in 1857
The church before 1762
The west front in the late 19th century, before restoration
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most pop
Nidaros Cathedral
…Nidaros Cathedral (Norwegian: Nidarosdomen / Nidaros domkirke) is a Church of Norway cathedral located in the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county. It is built over the burial site of King Olav II (c. 995–1030, reigned 1015–1028), who brought Christianity to Norway and became…