Church sights in Oslo
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Oslo Cathedral
Dating from 1697, the Oslo Cathedral is worth seeing for its elaborate stained glass by Emanuel Vigeland (brother of Gustav) and painted ceiling (completed between 1936 and 1950). The exceptional altarpiece, a 1748 model of the Last Supper and the Crucifixion by Michael Rasch, was an original feature of the church (from 1700), but it was moved all over the country before being returned from Prestnes church in Majorstue in 1950. The organ front and pulpit were both part of the original construction. Occasional concerts are held in the church (Nkr100).
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Gamle Aker Kirke
This medieval stone church, located north of the centre on Akersbakken, dates from 1080 and is Oslo’s oldest building. Lutheran services are held at 9am and 11am on Sunday. Take bus 37 from Jernbanetorget to Akersbakken then walk up past the churchyard.
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Stone Church
The mid-11th-century stone church on the island of Kirkøy is one of the oldest in Norway. The church hosts a week-long music and arts festival in July.
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