Cathedral of Our Lady, Tromsø

The Cathedral of Our Lady stands as a wooden religious structure featuring Gothic Revival elements, including pointed arches and a prominent west-facing tower.

Construction of the current cathedral began under architect Christian Heinrich Grosch and reached completion in 1861, replacing earlier churches dating back to 1252.

The cathedral interior displays significant artworks, including a reproduction of the Resurrection by Adolph Tidemand and stained glass windows by Gustav Vigeland.

The cathedral contains 600 seats and maintains regular religious services while welcoming visitors to explore its architectural and historical elements.

This northernmost Protestant cathedral exhibits traditional Norwegian woodworking techniques through its cog joint construction method and stands as Norway's sole wooden cathedral.

Location: Tromsø Municipality

Inception: 1861

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 69.65170,18.95690

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:52