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From plague to restoration: The story of Hedalen Stave Church in Norway
The symbol of Hedalen for almost a millennium, this stave church has seen off Norway's transition to a medieval Christian kingdom, the Black Death, the Lutheran Reformation, and degradation and old age. It has remained a constant fixture in Hedalen since the High Middle Ages.10 months ago — Culture and religion -
Heddal Stave Church: Norway’s medieval mammoth of a monument
The largest standing church from the medieval period in Norway, the Heddal Stave Church, is nowadays a major tourist attraction in the Telemark region. It has survived centuries of wear and tear, wars, disrepair, and even being sold into private hands.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
The story of Gol Stave Church: A royal rescue and relocation
Nowadays nestled in a cultural museum in a leafy neighborhood of Oslo, the Gol Stave Church has a history that spans back almost a millennium. We delve into the tale of one of Norway’s most iconic buildings.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Discover the late medieval charm of Norway’s Grip Stave Church
One of the most recent examples of a stave church is perched on an island adrift from the west coast of Norway. The Grip Stave Church, built in the 15th century, is surely one of the most picturesque, with a storied history to match its aesthetic charm.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Exploring Flesberg Stave Church: A medieval and modern marvel
Lying about 100 km (about 62 miles) west of Oslo is the bucolic village of Flesberg. Despite having only a few thousand inhabitants, this small village houses a true architectural gem, one of the most striking examples of a stave church.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
From ashes to glory: The story of Fantoft Stave Church
What does a mid-12th-century Viking church have to do with the birth of the black metal scene in Norway?2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Eidsborg Stave Church: Nearly 800 years of history and worship
The Eidsborg Stave Church, a historic gem dating back to the 13th century, is not only a site of religious piety, worship, and wonder but also Norway's best-preserved wooden church. Here, we provide all the essential information about this iconic piece of heavenly architecture.2 years ago — Culture and religion
