Arcbishop's Palace

The Archbishop's Palace in Trondheim is an old caste of stone, approximately 100 x 100 meters large, situated right south of Nidaros Cathedral. It was built as the Archbishop's residence and palladium, and work may have begun during Archbishop Øystein Erlendsson's time in 1161. The castle was built in many stages throughout the late middle ages.

In the museum some of the finest items from the archaeological excavations at the site are exhibited. In addition you'll find the Archbishop's own coin workshop in the museum's basement. The Archbishop of Nidaros had the right to create his own coins already in the 13th century, and was able to use them in the city parallel with the King's coins. The workshop is preserved as it was found.

The museum has models showing the castle's appearance at different times throughout its history, as well as 120 sculptures from the middle ages.

The military museum Rustkammeret, Nordenfjeldske home front museum as well as the exhibition of the crown jewels are all found in the west wing of the castle.

In one of the vaults a small chapel has been created.

Photo: Ernmuhl at lb.wikipedia