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The cathedral is placed right in the middle of the town, between the main harbour and Breiavatnet .
The Norway's oldest cathedral was built around 1125 and dedicated to St. Svithun. It is the only Norwegian cathedral from the Middle Ages that has retained its original appearance and been in constant use.
Looking at its architecture I can only say that the initial Romanic cathedral has probably later added a gothic extension.
The overall aspect is a Romanic one but the eastern side is clearly gothic, with all the specific elements included.
I have tried to get in my photos some of the architectural elements... enjoy them.
It is nice that every year the flower arrangement on the eastern side of the cathedral is changed.
Usually the bright coloured flowers are enlightening the simple appearance of the stone building.
Updated Dec 15, 2011
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The fantastic Cathedral of Stavanger was built in 1125 and was restored in 1272 after a great fire. The church was built with a Gothic architecture. The Cathedral, like the Winchester Cathedral in England is dedicated to St.Swithun and the first bishop was a Benedictine monk named Bishop Reginald from Winchester. The Cathedral was dedicated to that saint after the 9th century when the bishop from Winchester was canonized. The next bishop in Stavanger was bishop John Birgersson who later became Norway's first archbishop.
Written Oct 25, 2005
Address: Haakon VIIs gate
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This city has a very nice Dom church. It is one of the few stone churches made in that period. Most churches were made of wood (stavkirken)
On the picture you can see the interior. Big white colums and the wood works are easy on the eyes.
In the back of the church behind the altar is a very nice looking glasstained windeow
Updated Sep 10, 2004
Right near downtown and old town Stavanger.
Written Jun 7, 2006
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Its worth standing or sitting outside the cathedral when the bells are ringing. The sound is unusual, haunting and very attractive.
Written Oct 22, 2004
Address: Central Stavanger near Vågen
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This is Norway's oldest cathedral. Building of the Cathedral started in 1125.
Is said to be the most beautiful churches from Medieval times in Norway.
Written Apr 9, 2004
The back of this stern grey church.
Written Jan 31, 2004
Written Feb 25, 2003
Written Feb 25, 2003
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This is the largest church in Stavanger. Beutifully placed alongside Breiavannet and the old royal residence (Now a school)
Written Aug 24, 2002
Address: On the Vågen side of Breiavannet.
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Write a ReviewThis is the largest church in Stavanger. Beutifully placed alongside Breiavannet and the old royal residence (Now a school)
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