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Arctic Cathedral

Sjogata 2, Tromso 9257, Norway
77 60 50 90
Ranked #8 of 10 attractions in Tromso
3.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Nightlife
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Tromso, Norway
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Modernistic church built in the mid 60´s, and an icon of Tromso. Worth seeing esp. in the winter.

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Isle of Sheppey, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you like modern then you will like this. We found it very plain inside, outside looks better than inside.

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Pilot, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The Cathedral was absolutely lovely. The snow capped mountains in the back ground made it even more majestic.

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Kristiansand, Norway
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Worth a visit - try to walk over the bridge - takes 10 min.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Building building and great walk to get there, but don't bother going inside. It costs money and it is pretty drab.

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Guernsey, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Well worth a visit especially on a fine day with a gentle stroll across the bridge from central Tromso. The style is surprisingly "modern" for a 1950s edifice. The stained glass over the altar is impressive.

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Bath
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Very beautiful cathedral and worth seeing, although there really isn't much need to go in. Better seen from the outside.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Lovely architectural design on the outside and great views but really it is just a church on the inside,nothing special.

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Malaysia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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A very beautiful building, see it at night when it's all lighted up. It's even more spectacular. It's along bus route from the cable car.

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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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On bus route from the cable car. Impressive stained glass one end and huge organ the other, we were lucky enough to be there for a rehearsal, acoustics are good. The cathedral is impressive when viewed from the town, and from the bridge on the way back.

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