Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Cathedral - St. Olav's Gate

This cathedral entrance is known as "St. Olav's Gate". St. Olav, also known as Olav II (or Olaf II) was King of Norway from 1015-1028. He is considered the patron saint of Norway.

 

He is included on this cathedral because at the time it was constructed Sweden and Norway were one nation. Norway gained full independence from Sweden in 1905.

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