Fåvang Stave Church, Fåvang, Norway

Fåvang stave church is a reconstruction of parts of other churches, built 1627-1630. The oldest parts can be dated to c. 1150-1250. Because it has been extensively modified, it is not counted amongst Norways 'real' stave churches. The altar and pulpit are of Renaissance style.

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Address

E6, Fåvang, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1627-1630
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

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4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marit Pauline Bergum (12 months ago)
Lett adkomst, rullestol inngang. Har et spesielt forhold til denne kirka, er døpt, konfirmert og gift der. Er en nydelig kirke. Velstelt og fin kirkegård

Roy Bjørnesset (13 months ago)
Fin kirke.

Adam Lewicki (14 months ago)
nice church

Veronika Vrtielková (14 months ago)
Very nice place. And very nice church.

Marco Santoni (2 years ago)
Ok

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