The centre of a pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Olav and burial place of the Norwegian kings, this 12C cathedral of grey stetite is an example of Romanesque (the oldest parts) and Gothic styles and the national sanctuary. A superb rose window ornates..

This fine museum houses diverse collections covering the main international art movements , ranging from the Baroque to late 20C design, with a noteworthy section on Arts and Crafts , the English Art Nouveau movement embodied by William Morris. A s..

This museum dedicated to musical instruments overlooks the city and the fjord. It is housed in the splendid Ringve manorhouse built in the 19C on a peninsula. Visits always take the form of guided tours and these include demonstrations of rare instru..

In 1861 the town's old bridge located in the cathedral area replaced an even older bridge dating from the end of the 17C. It affords lovely views of the gabled warehouses along the riverside, timber buildings built on piles in the 18C and painted r..

The palace was first the archbishop's residence until being occupied by the Danish governors after the Reformation, and later requisitioned by the army. The east wing (12C) is the oldest and is given over to the reception rooms. The west wing (13C) h..