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37-542: The Trondheim Art Museum has two venues, TKM Bispegata (Bispegata 7 b) situated near the Nidaros Cathedral and TKM Gråmølna at Nedre Elvehavn . The main building in Bispegata 7 b was built in 1930 according to plans by architect Peter Daniel Hofflund. The Trondheim Art Museum was established in 1997, as a means to maintain the museum collection. The building has two floors with rooms of varied sizes and light. The building

74-579: A blue background, while those on the south side of the church depict scenes from the New Testament against a red background. Two organs are installed in the cathedral. The main organ was built by the Steinmeyer firm in 1930, and was erected in the north transept. It then had 125 stops. Installation of the Steinmeyer organ was commissioned in 1930 for the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Stiklestad . The organ

111-497: A forearm, it was given by Queen Josephine to St. Olav Catholic Cathedral in Oslo. The original reliquary casket was in the form of a church, with dragon heads on its gables. The dragons are similar to those carved on the gables of Norwegian stave churches . Surviving medieval reliquary caskets in Norway frequently also bear such dragon heads, for instance, that at Heddal Stave Church . He was

148-578: A major reconstruction starting in 1869 and completed in 2001. In 1152, the church was designated as the cathedral for the Catholic Archdiocese of Nidaros. In 1537, during the Protestant Reformation , it became part of the newly established state Church of Norway . It is the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world. The cathedral is the main church for the Nidaros og Vår Frue parish ,

185-610: A royal residence. According to the Heimskringla by Snorri Sturluson , Olaf is said to have founded the city of Bergen (originally called Bjørgvin). The death of Harald Hardrada and the serious defeat suffered by the Norwegians in 1066 tempted the Danish king, Svend Estridsen , to prepare for an attack on Norway. King Svend no longer felt bound by the ceasefire agreement signed with Harald Hardrada in 1064, since it would only be valid for

222-503: A year later by Grimketel , the Bishop of Nidaros (the canonization was later confirmed by the pope ). Around 1070, King Olav Kyrre , who was St. Olav's nephew, began building a large stone church on the site where the wooden church had stood. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity but was commonly called Kristkirken (an earlier term for cathedral). The altar in this church was to be placed over

259-548: 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 became the patron saint of the nation, and is the traditional location for the consecration of new kings of Norway . It was built over a 230-year period, from 1070 to 1300 when it was substantially completed. However additional work, additions and renovations have continued intermittently since then, including

296-562: Is an ongoing process. The oldest parts of the cathedral consist of the octagon with its surrounding ambulatory . This was the site of the original high altar, with the reliquary casket of Saint Olav , and choir. Design of the octagon may have been inspired by the Corona of Canterbury Cathedral , although octagonal shrines have a long history in Christian architecture. Similarly, the choir shows English influence, and appears to have been modeled after

333-425: Is located at a gallery in the north transept. Today, the cathedral is a popular tourist attraction . Nidaros Cathedral is the site of the observation of Olav's Wake ( Norwegian : Olavsvaka ). This religious and cultural festival is centered upon the anniversary of the death of Saint Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad . Tourists often follow the historic Pilgrim's Route ( Norwegian : Pilegrimsleden ) to visit

370-591: The 13th century, but its outline can be seen in the ground plan: as was often the case in the Middle Ages, the later walls were built on the old foundations to save time and costs. During the restoration in the late 19th century, these foundations were excavated and measured, providing some knowledge of the church's architecture. It was designated the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nidaros from its establishment in 1152 until its abolition in 1537 under

407-503: The Angel Choir of Lincoln Cathedral . It is joined to the octagon by a stone screen that fills the entire east side of the choir. The principal arch of this screen is subdivided into three subsidiary arches: the central arch frames a statue of Christ the Teacher , standing on the top of a central arch of three subsidiary arches below him. The space above the principal arch, corresponding to

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444-690: The Reformation. Since the Reformation , it has served as the cathedral of the Lutheran bishops of Trondheim (or Nidaros) in the Diocese of Nidaros . The architectural style of the cathedral is Romanesque and Gothic . Historically it has been an important destination for pilgrims coming from all of Northern Europe . In 1814, this church served as an election church ( Norwegian : valgkirke ). Together with more than 300 other parish churches across Norway, it

481-408: The cathedral for this and other events. The cathedral is also familiar to enthusiasts of Norwegian black metal , as it is featured on the cover artwork of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas , the 1994 studio album by Mayhem . It was rumored that members of the band who had already been associated with the burnings of other Christian churches in Norway had planned to destroy the cathedral in relation to

518-415: The cathedral is part of the Nidaros og Vår Frue parish in the Nidaros deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros . Work on the cathedral as a memorial to St. Olav started in 1070. It was finished some time around 1300, nearly 150 years after being established as the cathedral of the diocese. The cathedral was badly damaged by fires in 1327 and again in 1531. The nave was destroyed and was not rebuilt until

555-441: The church's and the kingdom's patron saint. The current altar was designed to recall in marble sculpture the essential form of this reliquary casket. It replaces the previous baroque altar, which was transferred to Vår Frue Church . The second altar is in the crossing, where the transept intersects the nave and the chancel. It bears a large modern silver crucifix . It was commissioned and paid for by Norwegian American emigrants in

592-547: The church. Harald Hardrada had developed a continuing conflict with the Archbishopric of Bremen due to the archbishop's authority over the Norwegian church. Unlike his father, Olav recognized that authority fully. Political considerations may have been behind this conciliatory attitude, as may have been Olaf's concern with the church organization. Until his time bishops had formed part of the king's court and traveled with him around

629-487: The city of Bergen circa 1070. Around 1225, Snorri Sturluson wrote Olav Kyrres saga about King Olaf in the Heimskringla . Olaf was a son of King Harald Hardrada and Tora Torbergsdatter . Olaf joined his father during the invasion of England during 1066. However, he was only 16 years old during the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 25 September 1066. He stayed guarding the ships at Riccall and did not participate in

666-743: The collection. Acquisitions were often made after art prize competitions. The collection increased significantly after the First World War. Today, it includes over 5,000 works. Randi Nygaard Lium was the director from 1998 to 2010. Cathrine Hovdahl Vik was the director shortly before Pontus Kyander, the director from 2011 to 2014. Johan Börjesson is the present director. Börjesson accepted the position in March 2014. 63°25′38″N 10°23′40″E  /  63.42722°N 10.39444°E  / 63.42722; 10.39444 Nidaros Cathedral Nidaros Cathedral ( Norwegian : Nidarosdomen / Nidaros Domkirke )

703-539: The country to take care of the ecclesiastical affairs while the king took care of worldly matters. The bishops established fixed residence in Oslo, Nidaros and Bergen. King Olaf also took the initiative for the construction of churches, including Christ Church in Bergen and Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim . Olaf strengthened the power of the king and instituted the system of guilds in Norway. There are strong indications that

740-486: The creation of various exhibitions with different kinds of fine art. The museum shall function as a documentation and competence centre for the region, and it shall, to the extent possible, be updated on essential national and international movements." By means of a letter addressed to the general public, I.C. Dahl started the initiative to establish the Trøndelag Art Gallery ( Trøndelag Kunstgalleri ) in 1845. At

777-461: The early twentieth century, and the design was inspired by the memory of a similar silver crucifix in the medieval church. The medieval chapter house may also be used as a chapel for smaller groups of worshipers. All the stained glass in the cathedral dates from its rebuilding in the 19th and 20th centuries. The windows on the north side of the church depict scenes from the Old Testament against

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814-426: The east end of the chancel in the octagon is an altar at the site of the medieval high altar, behind which stood the silver reliquary casket containing the remains of St. Olav . This silver-gilt reliquary casket was melted down for coinage by Christian II and St. Olav's remains buried in an unknown location under the cathedral. The only relic known to have survived is a femur in a silver-gilt reliquary. Shaped as

851-438: The fighting. After the Norwegian defeat, he sailed with the remains of the Norwegian strike force back to Orkney , where they wintered. The return journey to Norway took place in summer 1067. After the death of his father, Olaf shared the kingdom with his brother Magnus II ( Magnus 2 Haraldsson ) who had become king the previous year. When King Magnus died during 1069, Olaf became the sole ruler of Norway. During his reign,

888-610: The government of King Olaf began writing secure provincial laws to a greater extent. The Norwegian law Gulatingsloven was probably put in writing for the first time during his reign. King Olaf died of illness on 22 September 1093 in Haukbø, Rånrike , then part of Norway (now Håkeby, Tanum Municipality , Sweden). He was buried at the Nidaros Cathedral. His marriage to Ingerid did not produce any children. His successor as king, Magnus III nicknamed Magnus Barefoot ( Magnus Berrføtt ),

925-433: The grave, and when the church was completed around 1090, St. Olav's shrine was moved here and placed over the altar. In this church, almost all Norwegian royals of the 11th and 12th centuries were buried. Kristkirken was about 50 meters long with a choir, nave, and west tower, and it was the largest church in Norway at the time. Nothing of Olav Kyrre's church is visible today. It was gradually replaced by new building parts in

962-450: The nation of Norway experienced a rare extended period of peace. He renounced any offensive foreign policy, instead protecting Norway's sovereignty through agreements and marriage connections. Domestically he emphasized the church's organization and the modernization of the kingdom. The latter resulted in, among other things, the reorganization of the body-guard and of measures under which key cities, especially Bergen , could better serve as

999-475: The release of the album. When police arrested former Mayhem bassist Varg Vikernes on 19 August 1993 they had found 150 kilograms (330 lb) of explosives in his home. Olav Kyrre Olaf III or Olaf Haraldsson ( Old Norse : Óláfr Haraldsson , Norwegian : Olav Haraldsson ; c.  1050 – 22 September 1093), known as Olaf the Peaceful (Old Norse: Óláfr kyrri , Norwegian: Olav Kyrre ),

1036-404: The restoration in early 1900s. In 1708, the church burned down completely except for the stone walls. It was struck by lightning in 1719, and was again ravaged by fire. Major rebuilding and restoration of the cathedral started in 1869, initially led by architect Heinrich Ernst Schirmer , and nearly completed by Christian Christie . It was officially completed in 2001. Maintenance of the cathedral

1073-515: The seat of the Nidaros domprosti (arch- deanery ), and the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Nidaros . The Preses of the Church of Norway is also based at this cathedral. The church seats about 1,850 people. Nidaros Cathedral was built beginning in 1070 to memorialize the burial place of Olav II of Norway , the king who was killed in 1030 in the Battle of Stiklestad . He was canonized as Saint Olav

1110-412: The time, Trondheim's population was around 13,000. The collection was established in 1864. At that time it was known as Det Faste Galleri (The Permanent Gallery), a name that lasted until 1973. During the first phase, the royal residence of Stiftsgården was used, along with the local bank, Trondhjems Sparebank. From 1891 to 1914 buildings purchased from liquor company Trondhjems Brændevinssamlag housed

1147-475: The two kings during their own lives. However Olaf made peace with King Svend and married the king's daughter Ingerid . Later, Olav's half sister Ingegerd married King Svend's son Olaf . Although there were some attacks on England by Danish forces, peace persisted between Denmark and Norway. Olaf also made peace with William the Conqueror of England. King Olaf broke with his father's line in his relationship to

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1184-564: The vault of the choir, contains a crucifix by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland , placed between statues of the Virgin Mary and the Apostle John . Built into the south side of the ambulatory is a small well. A bucket could be lowered to draw up water drawn from the spring that originated from St. Olav's original burial place. (This was covered over by the construction of later cathedrals). The present cathedral has two principal altars. At

1221-476: Was King of Norway from 1067 until his death in 1093. He was present at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in England in 1066 where his father, King Harald Hardrada , saw defeat and was killed in action, an event that directly preceded his kingship. During his rule, Olaf made peace with regards to earlier royal conflicts with the church, strengthened the power of the monarchy, and is traditionally credited with founding

1258-514: Was a polling station for elections to the 1814 Norwegian Constituent Assembly which wrote the Constitution of Norway . This was Norway's first national elections. Each church parish was a constituency that elected people called "electors" who later met together in each county to elect the representatives for the assembly that was to meet in Eidsvoll later that year. Along with Vår Frue Church ,

1295-473: Was acknowledged to be his illegitimate son. The Morkinskinna ( c.  1220 ) describes Olaf III as: Another description is found in the Heimskringla of Snorri Sturluson : A memorial to King Olaf Kyrre was placed in Bergen, Norway in connection with the city's 900-year anniversary. The abstract equestrian statue by noted Norwegian sculptor Knut Steen was unveiled on 21 May 1998. The Maine penny -

1332-461: Was funded mostly by donations, particularly by Elias Anton Cappelen Smith . In 1962, the organ was heavily rebuilt and moved to the west nave. Many stops were removed; some of them were used to build a new choir organ. This organ was fully restored in 2014. The old Baroque organ built by noted German organ builder Joachim Wagner (1690–1749) during the period 1738–40 was carefully restored by Jürgen Ahrend between 1993 and 1994. It has 30 stops and

1369-477: Was refurbished in 2012, when artificial lights were installed to provide more stable temperature and lighting. Much of the interior was restored to its original state from 1930. The stated objective of the Trondheim Art Museum is to: "Create an interest and increase knowledge in the field of fine arts. This shall be accomplished through acquisition, conservation, scientific research and education, as well as

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