During my trip planning, I saw that there was a cathedral there. I thought that was interesting,…read morebut I wasn't expecting much, as Trondheim didn't strike me as a place where there would be such an enormous cathedral. I was very wrong.
The cathedral is a giant figure in Trondheim. Walk within any distance of it, and you cannot avoid it. It is always there, and ever-present. Moving closer, you can understand how large it really is. Although the city is small, this cathedral is like one you might find in a much larger city, like Paris or somewhere similar.
Walking in, you aren't immediately exposed to the size of the cathedral. You exit slightly on the side, so you don't get a great look down the cathedral- at least at first.
Walking along, you get to see some incredible stained glass windows. Beautiful, but also surprisingly sophisticated. Unlike many others, these are made up of much smaller pieces of glass. The result of this is windows with much more color and detail.
The alters are on the simpler side, but that doesn't mean they are ugly. Many of them have more beautiful glass windows, although smaller than the others, and with beautiful white statues.
Although the main altar is simpler, the rest of the cathedral is not. Soaring stone columns with arches upon arches upon arches, and beautiful indoor lighting. This made great for pictures, and a great opportunity to experience the beauty.
I'd spend at least 30 minutes in here looking around. Sure, the entry ticket might be a little expensive, but it is worth it. You not only get to see the beautiful cathedral, but also help fund restoration and church matters.
