Summer Travels – Nidarosdomen

On a roadtrip up to the Helgeland region of Norway this past summer, we stopped for an overnight in the city of Trondheim.

While wandering around the town, we found ourselves at the hundreds-year-old medieval cathedral Nidarosdomen. The structure has been extensively rebuilt over the years, especially after fires in the mid 1800s, and restoration work continues to this day.

I had never been inside the cathedral before (there is a fee) but decided it was time to check out this “national shrine” from within while happily supporting the ongoing conservation work with my pocketbook. I am so glad I did! Someone with a lot of talent has employed amazing lighting inside that really highlights the gothic architecture and many stained glass windows — and it was a joy to shoot.

Here is a collection of shots from (mostly) inside Trondheim’s Nidarosdomen cathedral.

Looking towards the main entrance of Nidarosdomen
Stained glass windows balconies above, all with their pointed arches
People and chairs near an exit
More windows and pointed arches
A massive door, a rounded window design and massive Steinmeyer organ pipes
Looking up at a ribbed vault
Another stained glass window and random chairs
Looking down the nave towards one of the altars
The second organ, a baroque instrument built by Joachim Wagner
More windows, chairs and pointed arches
Looking down the transept at the second altar
A quieter bit of architecture in this small chapel
Looking up at the ceiling at the crossing of the transept
More doors, windows and chairs, oh my!
Another look at the large organ pipes and window
More details (and chairs)
The outside of the cathedral has a whole lot to look at as well with its many carvings, gargoyles, statuary and other details

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