Finally at Nidaros, now Trondheim, he was acclaimed king at the Eyrathing, and in a few months Olaf fled to Sweden. |
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Olav at the Nidaros shrine, and with them, much of the contact with cultural and economic life in the rest of Europe. |
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Christianization took place during the 11th century and Nidaros became an archdiocese. |
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The Archdiocese of Nidaros was created in 1152 and attempted to control the appointment of kings. |
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Such is its importance to Nidaros Trondheim, you will find Norway's only aquavit bar here. |
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Stonework architecture was introduced from Europe for the most important structures, beginning with the construction of Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. |
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