Gol Norway Stavkirke
Posted by: 
MNSearchers
N 48° 13.577 W 101° 17.888
14U E 329325 N 5344004
This Stave Church Museum is a full size authentic replica of one of the finest designed Stave Churches constructed in Norway.
Waymark Code: WMPTD
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2006
Views: 55
The Gol Norway Stavkirke was originally built in the mid 1200's and in 1882 by the order of King Oscar II, this old and venerable "house of God" which had risen over the Gol Community for 700 years was dismantled and shipped to Oslo. In 1884, King Oscar II laid the cornerstone for the reconstructed church at Bygdoy Park in Oslo where today it forms part of the Norwegian folk museum.
The Gol Stave Church Museum in the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot was constructed by Straight River Log Homes of Park Rapids, MN under the careful and dedicated supervision of Myron D Peterson. This was also Funded by Dr. Peterson and his wife Gail.
Where is original located?: Oslo Norway
Where is this replica located?: Minot ND
Who created the original?: 3 Missionary Viking Kings
Internet Link about Original: http://www.visitoslo.com/?cat=58934&tl=%3Fsp=GB%26dv_variables=oslopronew/inc/variables%26icp=osloproNew/produkt%26PR=23_6703_28
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1200
|
Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photo of the replica.