Travel Guide to Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim can be called the cultural capital of Norway. This beautiful city cherishes the memory of important historical events. Its architecture is very different when compared to other Norwegian cities. It seems that a talented artist worked on creation of this city, carefully calculating each inch of spacious squares and picturesque streets.

Nidaros Cathedral is one of the major historical and religious buildings in the city. This is the oldest shrine in Scandinavia. The cathedral is made in the excellent gothic style more than ten centuries ago. The facade of the church is decorated with figures of kings and saints. Step inside and you will be amazed by massive columns. You will also see a niche filled with coins in the distant room of the cathedral. According to a tradition each visitor must put a coin in the niche and a wish, and it will definitely come true.

Another old building is the bridge named Gateway to Happiness, which features a magnificent panorama of the city. History Museum is the most frequently visited cultural institution of the city. This museum exhibits a rich collection of ancient musical instruments. Numerous concerts and performances often take place here, so visitors will not get bored.

Lovers of nature should make a walk to Botanical Gardens. This is the most northern botanical garden in the world. It was opened in 1994 and immediately became the most amazing nature reserve not only in the country but on the international level as well. It’s impossible to find anything similar to it in any other country. The garden is open to visitors from May to October, when comes the Norwegian polar summer. Among the old buildings of the city we should also mention Archbishop's Palace built in the 16th century, the abbey and the ruins of a medieval fortress. Each of the buildings keeps numerous interesting stories and legends, which add a unique atmosphere of romance to the city.