Stave church - Wikipedia
Borgund Stave Church in Borgund, Lærdal, is one of Norway's most visited stave churches. A stave church is a medieval wooden Christian church building once common in north-western Europe.
Stave Churches: Norway’s National Treasures
Oct 5, 2020 · Stave churches are the most famous medieval buildings in Norway and are admired for their unique architecture and beautiful decorations. They are named after the staves or masts that hold up the main structure of the church. Only 28 stave churches are still standing from over 1000 that were once scattered around the country.
List of stave churches in Norway - Wikipedia
Stave churches are now considered to be among the most important representatives of European medieval architecture in wood and are represented by the Urnes Stave Church on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This list contains 28 preserved stave churches.
10 Most Beautiful Stave Churches in Norway - Touropia
Dec 3, 2024 · A stave church is a medieval church made from wood. It is usually characterized by post and lintel construction, which uses timber framing. Stave churches are concentrated in Northern Europe, and some of the most interesting and best preserved examples are located in …
Stave churches in Norway - Stavechurch.com
Stave churches – Norway’s contribution to world architecture. Stave churches were built in wood and were found across the northern parts of the European continent, including in Scandinavia.
Norway’s Stunning Stave Churches in Pictures
May 16, 2018 · These 28 stunning stave churches are dotted across Norway's countryside. They are great examples of stave architecture, and a very visual reminder of Norway's slow transition to Christianity.
Norway’s 10 most beautiful Stave Churches
Oct 14, 2020 · Stave churches are a special type of medieval wooden church found in Norway. They are known for their wood-carved decorations and their post and lintel construction, from which they get their name. While many were built throughout northern Europe, only a …
10 of Norway's Most Breathtaking Stave Churches - WorldAtlas
May 23, 2018 · Once common in Northwestern Europe, most of today’s surviving stave churches are in Norway, and they were built in the 12th and 13th centuries and offered breathtaking views to visitors in Norway. Stave churches presently are hardly used as …
Stave Churches in Norway - Where to find them - Fjord Tours
Some of the most unique buildings in Norway are the stave churches whose signature wooden facades and elaborate carvings are instantly recognisable. Let’s take a look at the history of stave churches, and highlight some of Norway’s most important ones!
Five most beautiful stave churches - Norway Adventures
Apr 28, 2023 · Between the 12th and 14th century, thousands of stave churches were spread across Europe, but now only 28 remain, all of them in Norway. These buildings range from large structures with towers and ornate Viking decorations to tiny churches where you have to duck to not bump into the ceiling.