Heddal Stave Church, Norway
Heddal Stave Church or Heddal stavkirke is Norway's largest stave church located at Heddal. It was built during the 12th or 13th century and is constructed from vertical wooden posts. It one of 28 remained stave churches which are built entirely of wood and are considered Norwegian national heritage.
Heddal Stave Church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and went through an extensive restoration and refurbishment in 1950's. The church houses a
wooden carved chair from about 1200, while the altar-piece and the wall paintings date from 17th century.
