Across the Archbishop's Palace Courtyard towards Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.

Ermine-trimmed coronation robe @ the Royal Regalia Museum @ the Archbishop's Palace — Trondheim.

Coronation of King Carl XV and Queen Louise @ the Royal Regalia Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

Painting of the royal crowns (inset king's crown) ... @ Royal Regalia Museum — Trondheim.

Royal Standard of Norway @ the Royal Regalia Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

St Olav Altar Frontal @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

Close-up of the Elephant Throne (c. 1250-1300) @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

Artifact from excavations @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway

These three statues once graced the west facade of Nidarosdomen @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum.

Display of armaments @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

Trondheim: Archbishop's Palace Museum

July 10, 2019 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

Dating back to 1153, the Archbishop’s Palace now serves as a museum. Situated across the street from Nidarosdomen, it was easily accessed once we completed the tower climb at the Cathedral.

One building houses artifacts from excavations at the palace and at Nidarosdomen; a second building exhibits armaments; a third building displays the Crown Jewels. While I found the Royal Regalia Museum the most interesting, the crowns of the king and queen were in a very dark, dungeon-like room ... far in the back ... with a heavy iron gate keeping visitors well away.Read more