Culture of Molde. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

In Molde, there are a lot of historic buildings. One of the oldest constructions in the city is Molde Cathedral. The cathedral started to be built in 1661. The original building was built of wood. The first cathedral had been standing for over a hundred years. It was destroyed by a big fire. It was rebuilt only in 1997 but has not been preserved to this day too.

It was destroyed in the period of World War II. The main cathedral in the city was restored after the war. At the site of the old building, a beautiful basilica with white walls was built. Its bell tower was 60 m high. It was constructed under the guidance of Finn Brill in accordance with the beautiful traditions of the past. The exterior of the construction is really incomparable. Much attention has been paid to the interior of the cathedral. Its rooms are decorated with fine paintings and stained glass windows.

Another interesting construction from an architectural point of view is Molde Radhus (Town Hall) built in 1966. Since its construction, it has not been almost changed. The main feature of the building is a rose garden on its roof. Once, the first rose bushes were planted in the city but specialists supported that they wouldn’t take root here due to harsh climate. Despite this, local climate conditions are suitable for roses. Now, the Town Hall is located in the territory of the biggest rose garden in the city. In the roof of the building, there is one of the most popular observation platforms in Molde. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

One of the symbols of the city is a fountain named Rosepiken. It was opened in one of the city squares where an important event took place before World War I. Here, the citizens met the German Kaiser Wilhelm with bunches of flowers. His regime was one of the most favorable for the city. In 1971, one of the local industrialists decided to immortalize the Kaiser and opened a beautiful fountain in the square. Now, there is a beautiful landscape park around it. Near the fountain, there are interesting flower arrangements. In summer, you can see a living wall of decorative plants here.

Another modern architectural monument in Molde is Storseisundet Bridge that is 326 m long. It connects the coastal area of the city with nearby islands. This bridge is distinguished by an unusual wavy shape. As the terrain here is quite thorny, the bridge has a lot of rapid drops and turns. In some sections, it may seem to drivers that they go to the end of a bluff trampoline. So, such a trip requires special preparation.

Picturesque islands the bridge connects are very interesting too. They attract tourists with their natural beauties and magnificent historic constructions. When walking along the embankment, you can see another symbolic monument, Jazzgutten. It depicts a jazzman with a saxophone. This monument reminds the locals and tourists that Molde is home to the oldest jazz festival in Europe.

In Molde, there are several interesting museums. One of the most attractive is the Romsdal Museum. It is outdoor and decorated as an ancient village. Here, visitors can learn about indigenous people’s traditions and customs. In its territory, there are a lot of beautiful wooden constructions where you can see collections of antique exhibits. In the museum, there is also a small zoo typical farm animals dwell.

Here, you can participate in farm life, learn to care for animals, pet and feed them. The ethnographic museum houses the collection of the indigenous people’s household items. Here, you can see fishing equipment used by local people hundreds of years ago. Also, there are collections of old historical costumes and handicrafts. During the year, interesting themed festivals are held in this outdoor museum. It is more interesting to visit the Romsdal Museum in the warm season, as it is located in a beautiful park.