The Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim's most dominant landmark, is Norway's national treasure and Scandinavia's largest medieval building. The construction of Kristkirken (the Christchurch) began in 1070 on the site of the grave of St. Olav, the Viking King who replaced the Nordic pagan religion with Christianity (the oldest still existing parts can be dated back to around 1140). The church was ravaged by fire several times, but reconstructed each time. It is mainly in the Gothic style, but the oldest parts around the nave are in the Romanesque style. The restoration work began in 1869 and was completed 100 years later in 1969. In accordance with the Constitution, Norwegian kings are crowned and blessed in the Nidaros Cathedral.
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