Place details
Place nameTrondheim
Other namesTrondhjem, Nidaros, Kaupangr
CountryNorge
Latitude63.2
Longitude9.75
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on a sheltered peninsula in Trondheimsfjorden; was founded by King Olaf I Tryggvason in 10th cen.; city grew as pilgrimage center, first church was built on St. Olaf's grave in 1075; city has often been destroyed by fire & rebuilt.