The Arctic Cathedral

"North Norway's most distinctive-looking and controversial church rose from a location across the harbor from downtown Tromsø in 1965." Full review

"The 11 triangles of the Arctic Cathedral (1965) suggest glacial crevasses and auroral curtains...despite its position beside one of Tromsø's main thoroughfares, the serenity inside remains unspoiled. " Full review

"Tromsø's signature structure was designed by Jan Inge Hovig to evoke the shape of a Sámi tent as well as the iciness of a glacier. Opened in 1965, it represents northern Norwegian nature,..." Full review

"The "Arctic Cathedral" is the most original monument in the Tromsø area...its ridge rising towards the sky is set against the backdrop of the imposing Mount Tromsdalstind. " Full review

"The 11 triangles of the Arctic Cathedral (1965) suggest glacial crevasses and auroral curtains...despite its position beside one of Tromsø's main thoroughfares, the serenity inside remains unspoiled." Full review