Ishavskatedralen

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Ishavskatedralen is the iconic modernist church in Tromsø, Norway, renowned for its striking triangular architecture and status as a symbol of the Arctic city.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf church building
landmark
modernist architecture
alsoKnownAs Arctic Cathedral
Ishavskatedralen i Tromsø
architect Jan Inge Hovig
architecturalStyle expressionism
modernism
consecrationYear 1965
constructionStart 1960
country Norway
denomination Lutheran
diocese Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland
hasFeature distinctive triangular gables
freestanding bell tower
large glass façade
prominent stained-glass window
hasShape triangular form
hasWebsite https://www.ishavskatedralen.no/
height approximately 35 metres
heritageStatus noted example of post-war Norwegian church architecture
inception 1965
inspiredBy Arctic landscapes
icebergs
northern lights
isSymbolOf Arctic Norway
linked to: Northern Norway

Tromsø
locatedIn Arctic region
Northern Norway
Troms og Finnmark
Tromsø
locatedOn mainland side of Tromsøysundet
materialUsed aluminium
concrete
glass
near Tromsø Bridge
nighttimeFeature illuminated exterior
numberOfSeats about 600
officialName Tromsdalen kirke
parish Tromsøysund parish
religiousAffiliation Church of Norway
roofType sloping roof
touristAttraction major attraction in Tromsø
usedFor concerts
tourism
worship services

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Tromsø Arctic Cathedral hasLocalName Ishavskatedralen