Urnes Stave Church
Country:
NorwayRegion:
Norway
UNESCO
Urnes Stave Church
Architecture
Value:
World value
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
The wooden church of Urnes (the stavkirke) stands in the natural setting of Sogn og Fjordane. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. It brings together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures.
Categories:
Architecture
Architecture
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
January
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Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
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