• This led to an investigation to determine how the church was built. The resulting belief is that Røldal Stave Church was quite different from other stave churches.
  • Because of Røldal Stave Church, the village of Røldal became quite prosperous in the Middle Ages, and the church is still in use as a regular church.
  • The Røldal stave church was built around 1200 and is known for its crucifix, which according to legend has healing powers.
  • There are similarities to Finnesloftet in Voss, one of the oldest buildings in Norway. Unlike stave churches, Røldal Stave Church does not have a decorated panel.
  • Røldal Stave Church has an unusual cube-shaped tower with a pyramidal slate roof. It was built in around 1250 and richly decorated in the 17th century.
  • Røldal Stave Church is a 13th century church. In the 17th century, the church walls were richly decorated with paintings.
  • Røldal Stave Church may have had some pillars set in the ground until 1913. In Lom Stave Church, the stone foundations have been laid approximately...
  • Røldal Stave Church was built in the 13th century but has been extended several times since. The original church consisted of the rectangular ship and choir...
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  • It may be concluded that the remote stave church of Røldal accumulated a rich set of furnishings over the centuries that together reflect its remarkable history.
  • Røldal stave church received generous gifts from many of the pilgrims who visited it, and as a result the little village was quite wealthy during the Middle Ages.
  • Røldal Stave Church. © Anne Gullbjørg Digranes. The pointer shows where the photographer stood when the picture was taken.