Trondheim

Trondheim was named Kaupangen (market place or trading place) by Viking King Olav Tryggvason in 997. It soon came to be called Nidaros. It was the royal seat, and the capital of Norway until 1217. In the late Middle Ages, its name  changed to Trondheim. The words ‘heim’ means ‘home’ and the word ‘Trond’ means ‘a good place’, i.e. ‘a good place to live’, or ‘a good home’.

The city has experienced several major fires. As the city mostly consisted of wooden buildings, most fires caused a great deal of damage. The fire in 1651 destroyed 90 per cent of all the buildings within the city limits. The fire in 1681 led to the rebuilding of almost the whole city.

Kristiansten Fortress, built from1681 to 1684, is located on a hill in the east of Trondheim. It repelled the invading Swedes in 1718, but it was decommissioned in 1816 by Crown Prince Regent Karl Johan. The islet Munkholmen is a popular tourist attraction and recreation area. The islet has served as a place of execution, a monastery, a fortress, prison, and a World War II anti-aircraft gun station.

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