Nidaros Cathedral
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Nidaros Cathedral is a monumental construction in Norway, Europe.
Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim developed around the burial place of Saint Olav. Its medieval architecture and extensive later restoration connect the history of Norwegian kingship, pilgrimage and the revival of historic building crafts. The cathedral was built principally between 1070 and 1300, with important later rebuilding and restoration. Its major modern reconstruction began in 1869.
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| Date | 1070 CE - 1300 CE The cathedral was built principally between 1070 and 1300, with important later rebuilding and restoration. Its major modern reconstruction began in 1869. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Nidaros Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim developed around the burial place of Saint Olav. Its medieval architecture and extensive later restoration connect the history of Norwegian kingship, pilgrimage and the revival of historic building crafts. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Nidaros Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,185 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,070 CE - 1,300 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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