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  • At Urnes Stave Church, Norway, Viking Age animal art meets Christian architecture..Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway, stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The church was built around 1135 AD and links Christian architecture with animal-ornamentation of the Viking Age. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) has owned it since 1881.
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  • Wood roof and siding detail. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Turret towers rise on Heddal stave church, Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Detail of wooden cross and shingles. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • A stone monolith and cemetery headstones rise at Heddal stave church, Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway, stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The church was built around 1135 AD and links Christian architecture with animal-ornamentation of the Viking Age. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) has owned it since 1881.
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  • Art pattern carved in wood. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway, stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The church was built around 1135 AD and links Christian architecture with animal-ornamentation of the Viking Age. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) has owned it since 1881. Panorama stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway, stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The church was built around 1135 AD and links Christian architecture with animal-ornamentation of the Viking Age. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) has owned it since 1881.
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  • Heddal stave church, Norway's largest stave church, rises above cemetery headstones and survives beyond many generations. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
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  • Wood roof and siding detail. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Bell tower. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • A stone monolith and cemetery headstones rise at Heddal stave church, Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Keyhole and wood carving. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • At Urnes Stave Church, Norway, Viking Age animal art meets Christian architecture..Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway, stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The church was built around 1135 AD and links Christian architecture with animal-ornamentation of the Viking Age. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) has owned it since 1881.
    11NOR-3644.jpg
  • Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway, stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The church was built around 1135 AD and links Christian architecture with animal-ornamentation of the Viking Age. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) has owned it since 1881.
    11NOR-3632.jpg
  • A couple of people walk beside Heddal stave church, Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    11NOR-1672-77pan_Heddal-Stave-Church.jpg
  • Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • Keyhole and wood carving. Heddal stave church is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • A wood pavillion marks the entry to Heddal stave church, Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church, which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood," was built in the early 13th century and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway.
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  • This animal art carving in wood was copied exactly from a wall of Urnes Stave Church and displayed at Borgund Stave Church visitor center in Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. At Urnes Stave Church, Viking Age animal art meets Christian architecture..Urnes stavkirke (or stavkyrkje), the oldest Stave Church in Norway (built around 1135 AD), stands at Ornes farm on Lustrafjord in Luster municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. In 1979, Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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  • Jesus on cross, art painting. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Ceiling rafters and vertical staves. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Green storage cupboard. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • The 12th-century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Built in 1170, Lom Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) was rebuilt into a cruciform, triple-nave church in 1663 and restored in 1933 and 1973. Visit this wooden Norman-style church in the town of Lom, in Gudbrandsdal traditional district, Oppland county, Norway. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Panorama stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
    11NOR-2590-91pan_Lom-Stave-Church.jpg
  • The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Panorama stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
    11NOR-2421-23pan_Borgund-Stave-Churc...jpg
  • Built in 1170, Lom Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) was rebuilt into a cruciform, triple-nave church in 1663 and restored in 1933 and 1973. Visit this wooden Norman-style church in the town of Lom, in Gudbrandsdal traditional district, Oppland county, Norway. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework.
    11NOR-2589.jpg
  • Turret towers and dragon head design motif. Built in 1170, Lom Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) was rebuilt into a cruciform, triple-nave church in 1663 and restored in 1933 and 1973. Visit this wooden Norman-style church in the town of Lom, in Gudbrandsdal, Oppland county, Norway. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework.
    11NOR-2587.jpg
  • Dragon head design motif. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Door pull decoration. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Entrance wood carving. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Door jam entry decoration. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
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  • Jesus on cross, art painting. The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
    11NOR-2398.jpg
  • The 12th century Borgund Stave Church (stavkirke or stavkyrkje) is the best preserved of Norway's 28 remaining stave churches. "Staves" are upright logs that support the central room framework. Borgund is a triple nave stave church of the Sogn-type. Location: Borgund, Lærdal municipality, Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway
    11NOR-2383.jpg
  • The 14th century Eidsborg Stave Church (stavkirke) in Dalen, Norway, was dedicated to Saint Nicolas and is one of the best preserved Norwegian stave churches.
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  • Heddal stave church (stavkirke) is Norway's largest stave church. This triple nave stave church (which some call "a Gothic cathedral in wood") was built in the early 1200s and restored in 1849-1851 and the 1950s. Heddal stavkirke is in Notodden municipality, Telemark County, Norway. This image is a panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    11NOR-1687-88pan_Heddal-Stave-Church.jpg
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