Røldal Stave Church

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The church was built between 1200 and 1250, and is famous for its healing crucifix still in the church. According to legend it sweats once a year on “Olsok” (July 6th after the Julian calendar), and the sweat has healing power. Røldal was one of the most important sites of pilgrimage in Norway during the middle ages and pilgrims continued to come until 1835, longer than any other place in Norway. The church is beautifully decorated, and is still the parish church for Røldal. Guided tours during the summer season. There are several pilgrim trails in connection with Røldal stave church.

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angelgcgirona
Girona, Spain
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Couples
A must
Thursday, 7th September 2017
A classical wood building, besides the road. With easy free parking. A ticket is needed to visit from inside. You can buy it in a building with reestrooms and bar. The complex includes a museum and a... Read full review
Henk M
The Netherlands
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Couples
Beautiful historic place
Wednesday, 21st September 2016
Very nice to spend here some time and see and read how old this is, 1250 AD. Impressive to see how they build this and with the graveyard in front a place of serenity and rest. Read full review
jolav12
Hilversum, The Netherlands
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Family
Nice place for a break
Wednesday, 24th August 2016
The church looks nice on the inside and outside. I like all the paintings on the inside, it's not like any other church I have seen. Nice place to take a break when you're on the road. Read full review

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