Why is the Nidaros Cathedral important?

The cathedral, which was built from 1070 onwards, is the most important Gothic monument in Norway and it was Northern Europe’s most important pilgrimage site for Christians during the Middle Ages. The oldest parts still in existence are from the middle of the 12th century.

When did Nidaros change to Trondheim?

Kaupangr, the original village, was renamed Nidaros (“Estuary of the Nid River”) in 1016; the name was changed to Trondhjem in the 16th century, back to Nidaros in 1930, and, after opposition by the populace, back to Trondheim (reformed spelling) in the following year.

Who built the Nidaros Cathedral?

Helge Thiis
Heinrich Ernst SchirmerChristian Christie
Nidaros Cathedral/Architects

When was Nidarosdomen built?

1070
It was built over a 230-year period, from 1070 to 1300 when it was substantially completed….Nidaros Cathedral.

Nidarosdomen
Style	Romanesque and Gothic
Completed	1300
Specifications
Capacity	1850

How old is nidarosdomen?

721c. 1300
Nidaros Cathedral/Age

What is Nidaros cathedral made of?

Soapstone
Nidaros Cathedral/Materials

Who founded Trondheim?

king Olav Tryggvason
Trondheim is a city located in the middle of Norway, founded by our king Olav Tryggvason in 997. It is one of Norway’s oldest cities, maybe the oldest.

What are people from Trondheim called?

Trondheim

Trondheim kommune
Demonym(s)	Trondheimer, Trondhjemmer,
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Website	www.trondheim.kommune.no

In which country is the city of Trondheim?

Norway
Trondheim is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 181,513 (October 1, 2013), it is considered to be the third most populous municipality in Norway. It is also the third largest city in the country, with a population (2013) of 169,972 inhabitants within the city borders.

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