Fantoft Bergen's Magnificent Stave Church


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Fantoft Stave Church. This stave church, in the leafy southern suburb of Paradis, was built in Sognefjord around 1150 and moved here in 1883. It is, in fact, a reconstruction, as the original fell victim to an early-1990s black metal/neopagan church burning. The adjacent cross, originally from Sola in Rogaland, dates from 1050.


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Old wooden church in Fantoft. The distance to Fantoft stave church from the city center is equal to 7-8km approximately. We took "bybanen" (local light rail line) from the city park and reached the church in 20-25min. its location is in the center of wild park area on a small hill.


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Fantoft Stave Church. The old stave church was built in Fortun in Sogn in 1170 and moved to Fantoft in 1883. Fantoft Stave Church has now been rebuilt as it was before the fire in 1992. In the following centuries, changes were made to the church several times, including extending it, and building a west tower, before the church was demolished.


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The old stave church was built in Fortun in Sogn in 1170 and moved to Fantoft in 1883. Fantoft Stave Church has now been rebuilt as it was before the fire in 1992. In the following centuries, changes were made to the church several times, including extending it, and building a west tower, before the church was demolished in 1883.


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Borgound Stave Church (replica) in Lyme, Connecticut; Norway. Fantoft stave church, built c. 1150, destroyed by arson in 1992 and rebuilt in 1997. Vår Frue Church (Porsgrunn), a Dragestil church built in 1899 that adheres closely to stave church design; Fåvang Stave Church in Ringebu, Oppland - rebuilt in 1630 (two old churches rebuilt as one).


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Many of Norway's stunning stave churches are difficult to visit without a car because they were built outside of villages, deep in the fjords. Fantoft Stave Church is in a Bergen suburb and therefore is one of the most accessible in Norway. Originally built in Sogn in 1150 and relocated here in 1883 to prevent demolition, the church was sadly destroyed by arson in 1992.


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The original Fantoft Stave Church was built at Fortun in Sogn in 1150, a village near Sognefjord. Following the threat of demolition (as was, apparently, common in Norway at that time) the stave church was moved to Fantoft in 1883. After it burnt down, it was rebuilt in 1997, and includes the original crucifix, which survived the fire.


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The old stave church was built in Fortun in Sogn in 1170 and moved to Fantoft in 1883. Fantoft Stave Church has now been rebuilt as it was before the fire in 1992. In the following centuries, changes were made to the church several times, including extending it, and building a west tower, before the church was demolished in 1883.


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Embark on a captivating journey through Norway's enchanting landscapes as we navigate our way to the magnificent Fantoft Stave Church, also known as Stavkirk.


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Getting to Fantoft: the Bybanen. The best way to get to Fantoft Stave Church is to take the Bybanen from Bergen city centre. The Bybanen is the light-rail that goes between the city centre and the airport. From the first stop on the line, Byparken, it will take around 20 minutes to get to Fantoft. How to buy a ticket?


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Fantoft Stave Church is a replicate of the original stave church that was burnt down in 1992. The replica Stave Church is located in the middle of Bergen, so it's a great method of seeing a stave church without the hassle of driving for hours to find one. Even though Fantoft Stave Church is a replica, you would not think so when you see it.


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Fantoft Stave Church (Norwegian: Fantoft stavkyrkje) is a reconstructed stave church in the Fana borough of the city of Bergen, Norway. The church was originally built in Fortun in Sogn, a village near inner or eastern end of Sognefjord around the year 1150. In the 19th century, the church was threatened by demolition, as were hundreds of other.


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Fantoft Stave Church (Norwegian: Fantoft stavkirke; Nynorsk: Fantoft stavkyrkje) is a reconstructed stave church in the Fana borough of the city of Bergen, Norway. History. The church was originally built around the year 1150 at Fortun in Sogn, a village near the inner or eastern end of Sognefjord.


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Bergen, Norway. Fantoft Stave Church is a reconstructed stave church, originally built in Fortun in Sogn around the year 1150. In the 19th century the church was threatened by demolition, as were hundreds of other stave churches in Norway. The church was bought by consul Fredrik Georg Gade and saved by moving it in pieces to Fantoft near (now.


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Fantoft Stave Church is one of the oldest Church in Norway. It's one of the main attractions in Bergen and the most visited place. It's a must see place and.


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Introducing Fantoft. Hidden out in a suburb of modern-day Bergen, Fantoft Church was originally built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150 and moved to Fantoft in 1883 to prevent demolition. The suburb has since been consumed by Bergen and is easy to reach today by bus or on the city's light rail line. Sadly, there's a big "but" when it comes to.