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Fantoft Stave Church

Originally built in 1150 A.D. this stave church was located then near Sogn, Norway. It was moved to to its present location in 1883 when threatened with destruction after a new church was built in Sohn. In 1992 the Fantoft Church was destroyed by arson, part of series of church burnings by members of the Norwegian black metal movement. The man who burned this church was convicted of four other church burnings in the Bergen area. The church was completely rebuilt soon thereafter taking six years to complete. We visited the church as we left Bergen to go to Trolltunga.
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9 comments

Anton Cruz Carro said:

A magnificent example of traditional Norwegian architecture. The image is stunning. Best regards, Anton.
4 days ago

Anton Cruz Carro said:

I don't understand how there can be savages capable of destroying such beauty.
4 days ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Que de beautés à travers le monde, il est heureux qu'elle est été reconstruite !
Bon jeudi Ron.
4 days ago ( translate )

Jean-Paul said:

a great place very nicely shown
we were there 15 years ago, that remembers me to have a look at my norwegian pics
4 days ago

Don Sutherland said:

Gorgeous architecture.
4 days ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Impressive architectural capture and interior view!

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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful architectural image.
4 days ago ( translate )

Dominique 60 said:

quelle beauté .....j' adore !!
4 days ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Great images of this interesting church, Ron.
3 days ago