Stavanger Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBStavanger Cathedral (Norwegian: Stavanger domkirke) is Norway's oldest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger in the Church of Norway. It is located in the centre of the city of Stavanger which lies in the southwestern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in central Rogaland county, Norway .
Stavanger Cathedral | Cultural Heritage | Stavanger | Norway - Visit Norway
WEBStavanger Cathedral. Norway's best-kept cathedral is located only a stone's throw from the Stavanger harbour. Season: All year, however, is closed to the public during other events. Find updated opening hours for the Stavanger cathedral at …
Stavanger Cathedral: Memories of Medieval Stavanger - Life in Norway
WEBSep 3, 2020 · Stavanger domkirke has much to be admired, inside and out. The cathedral is a symbol of Stavanger and its importance to the area can be gauged from its central position. The history behind this iconic building over the centuries is an intriguing one to say the least – let’s take a closer look.
The Complete Guide to Stavanger, Norway - Life in Norway
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Built in the early 12th century, Stavanger Cathedral (Stavanger domkirke) is the oldest cathedral in Norway that has retained its original appearance. The cathedral, which combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, is still in use today and stands as a testament to the city's long history.
Stavanger Cathedral - Fjord Norway
WEBStavanger Cathedral is the only cathedral from the Middle Age that has kept its original architecture, and the only Norwegian cathedral in continuous use since the 1300s. Norway's best-kept cathedral is located only a stone's throw from the Stavanger harbour.
Stavanger Cathedral – Stavanger, Norway - Atlas Obscura
WEBJun 15, 2012 · Stavanger Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Norway. Originally built in the early 1100s, it has been in continuous use for the last seven centuries. An architectural heirloom, it’s a...
Secrets in the crawl space below Norway's oldest cathedral
WEBMay 11, 2023 · The construction of Stavanger Cathedral in southwestern Norway began just a few decades after the Viking Age ended. In 2021, archaeologists finally excavated the crawl space under the cathedral’s large nave. What did they find? Their report is now ready.
Stavanger Cathedral | Cultural Heritage | Stavanger | Norway - Visit Norway
WEBStavanger Cathedral is the only cathedral from the Middle Age that has kept its original architecture, and the only Norwegian cathedral in continuous use since the 1300s. Norway's best-kept cathedral is located only a stone's throw from the Stavanger harbour.
St. Svithun's Church (Stavanger) - Wikipedia
WEBSt Svithun's Church (or St Swithun's Church, Norwegian: Sankt Svithun kirke) is the parish church of the Roman Catholic Church in Stavanger, Norway. The church is dedicated to St Swithun of Winchester.
Spectacular archaeological finds in Norwegian Cathedral
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Cathedral's lost treasures uncovered. For 500 years, it was believed that everything was sent to Denmark and melted down during the Reformation. Now, it appears that the reliquary of Stavanger's patron saint never left the cathedral. Andreas Vikøren Communications Adviser | Museum of Archaeology.
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