• Stavanger Cathedral (Norwegian: Stavanger domkirke) is Norway's oldest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger in the Church...
  • Stavanger Cathedral was supposedly built in 1125 after Sigurd Jorsalfarer named Stavanger a cathedral city.
  • According to tradition the cathedral was built in the year 1125, after Sigurd Jorsalfarer named Stavanger as a cathedral city.
  • Stavanger Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Norway. ... In 1272, a large fire ravaged Stavanger and the cathedral suffered large-scale damage.
  • Beautiful and historically charming, Stavanger Cathedral is the only cathedral from the Middle Ages that has kept its original architecture, and the only Norwegian...
  • Stavanger. things-to-do/attractions/. ... In 1682 King Christian V moved Stavanger’s seat to Kristiansand and the cathedral remained without bishop until 1925.
  • Stavanger Cathedral is also called St. Svithun Cathedral after a 9th century bishop from Winchester who was canonized.
  • Three of these original motifs are now on display in Stavanger Museum, a testament to the cathedral's enduring cultural and historical value.
  • From exploring the cathedral's history to admiring its stunning stained glass windows, there are plenty of things to do in Stavanger Cathedral.
  • Historical background. The Cathedral of Stavanger (alternative name - Stavanger Cathedral) is one of the three oldest churches in Norway.
  • Stavanger Cathedral is Norway’s oldest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger.
  • Explore Stavanger Cathedral in Stavanger with photos, map, and 30 reviews. Find nearby hotels and start to plan your trip to Stavanger Cathedral.
  • Located in the centre of the city, the Stavanger Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous places to visit in Stavanger Norway.