Cathedral of St. Olaf
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Cathedral of St. Olaf, sometimes called "Nidaros Cathedral", built more than a century - from 1140 to the beginning of the XIV century. Despite repeated fires, restructuring, is one of the finest medieval cathedrals of Europe. In the cathedral of the Norwegian kings are buried, including St. Olaf, to venerate the relics of which spiritual pilgrims from all over Europe.

The facade of the cathedral is decorated with magnificent Gothic reliefs and statues of kings and saints. The interior is a maze of giant columns with graceful arches that separate the altar from the nave. True ornament is the altar of the Cathedral of the XIV century and the baptismal font of work G.Vigelana (early twentieth century). In the museum of the Cathedral stores coronation decide Norwegian monarchs.

On the tower of the Cathedral arranged a viewing platform, which offers a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings.

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