Norwegian Stave Churches: Fascinating Nail-free Architectures

Urnes Stave Church

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Heddal Stave Church

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Borgund Stave Church

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Torpo Stave Church

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Kaupanger Stave Church

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Gol Stave Church

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Hopperstad Stave Church

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Lom Stave Church

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Øye Stave Church

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