Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Ancient Beauty

Norway has always been a country that has intrigued me, even more so after coming across these beautifully preserved ancient timber ‘stavkirke’ or stave churches. Below are pictures of the Borgund stave church (built between AD 1180 and 1250) which happens to be the best preserved stave church in Norway. It is so unbelievably beautiful, I don’t think any words could do it justice! I can’t wait to check it out in person – a trip to Norway is definitely on the cards!

P.S There is a replica of the Borgund stave church in Rapid City, South Dakota if you can’t make the trip to Norway to check it out.

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14 comments:

  1. soapymermaid29 June 2011 at 18:29

    extraordinary! full of majesty and mystery!

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  2. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse29 June 2011 at 23:16

    Ahhh, would also love to go to Norway!!!

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  3. Courtney Erin29 June 2011 at 23:59

    I would kill to go to Norway - I'm obsessed with Scandinavian history and mythology. This is just amazing.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsideline.blogspot.com

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  4. Barbara Jordan Dettweiler30 June 2011 at 04:56

    Perfect timing...my husband and I are going to Norway in August for a wedding - you just added to the excitement! I'll have to look on the map to see if this is close to where we will be...regardless this looks amazing!

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  5. Alexa30 June 2011 at 05:00

    God that is awesome, have always wanted to go to Norway!
    xo
    Alexa

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  6. Abigail's Place30 June 2011 at 06:45

    Gorgeous images and the detail inside is stunning.

    Abigail x

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  7. homestilo30 June 2011 at 08:11

    Beautiful images and with the snow in the background, stunning.

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  8. Jessie30 June 2011 at 09:07

    Wow! Love that first image, it looks so magnificent. And the interior looks very intriguing. Would love to visit one day! Great find.

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  9. travelkate30 June 2011 at 11:28

    So beautiful! For all of my travels I have glaringly missed Northern Europe and hope to get to go someday!!

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  10. Hollie Ann30 June 2011 at 14:27

    I would LOVE to visit norway! I left you an award on my blog ps!

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  11. The Foolish Aesthete30 June 2011 at 15:23

    These are beautiful images. Would love to see it someday too!

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  12. Bird Bug Pug30 June 2011 at 16:21

    ha. of course north dakota would have one. i can't wait to travel europe!

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  13. Eva @ Four Leaf Clover3 July 2011 at 02:23

    Wow, I've never heard about this place, but it looks like something out of a fairytale!

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  14. Anonymous15 December 2011 at 20:48

    Beutiful church!
    we are very proud of it.
    I have grown up on the farm in the back :)

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