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Location: 68°49N, 16°33′ E
The plan is of the ancient type, with a choir narrower than the nave, but surprisingly of the same length.
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The present day church dates back to the 13th century, and was built over the ruins of two older viking stave (wooden) churches ( 11th -12th cent.), after the vikings lost the battle against the unification of Norway . It displays both romanic and gothic styles: arched doorways and thick walls, a fortification against russian assaults.
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Main door
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Side door
The organ dates from the late 18th century. In the choir section, one can see remnants of medieval frescoes.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxWzxZvmrSx_CcZi96cCzCEANV4FSCO4l8RDlWpE4J8aIHmybNFA2HvWBqbm7Shfe5D6B38SgZc-dxNes5o-ufvnKi_ul3g3KuTC1mNz581_9mrDlOTTtePuapZVY9xcTrvYPFTWGaE1w/s400/HDR_Trondenes_K_altertavle_Eier_kirkekontoret_big.jpg)
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Detail from the altarpiece: veneration of Mary.
The beautiful baroque pulpit (1762, rococo style) is equipped with an hourglass to allow the minister to time long sermons:
The beautiful baroque pulpit (1762, rococo style) is equipped with an hourglass to allow the minister to time long sermons:
2 comments:
Nice!
During the Reformation in England, some two thirds of that country's Catholic religious art was destroyed. Not so in Scandinavia, where much Medieval religious art has survived. This church as you can see is absolutely beautiful.
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