Olav II Haraldsson, later known as St. Olav, was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. After he fell in the battle of Stiklestad in 1030 he was declared a martyr and a saint, which led to the propagation of his myth. For centuries after his death, pilgrims made their way through Scandinavia, along routes leading to Nidaros Cathedral, in Trondheim, where Saint Olav lies buried.

Collection: Aplications, Images, Multimedia, Texts

Project: 10. Churches and religions in Europe., 9. Travels and travelers: economic, social and cultural connections.

Chronology: 11th century - today

Scope: Secondary Education, Higher Education

Link: https://www.acsow.org/en/frontpage/

Resource type: Website

Format: Images|Texts|Aplications|Multimedia

Source: Route of Saint Olav Ways

Language: English and Norwegian

Date: 11th century - today

Owner: Filippo Galletti (Modernalia)

Copyright: Association for the Route of St. Olav Ways 

Abstract: Website of the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe.