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.

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Christ Church Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland located at the end of Dame Street and the beginning of Patrick Street in Dublin, Ireland. The first cathedral dates back to 1038 when the Danish Viking King of Dublin Sitric Silkenbeard ordered the construction of the cathedral for the first Bishop of Dublin, Donat or Donagh.

The Norman conquerers offered to replace the original Norse cathedral with a Romanesque cathedral in 1172. The cathedral was extended in a cruciform and rebuilt in stone in 1240 but it went through many changes over the following centuries. The present Victorian style is a result of intensive restorations and renovations from the 1870's.

Christ Church Cathedral represents one the finest examples of medieval churches in Ireland. The main highlights of the interior include tomb of Strongbow, mummified group of Cat and Mouse, the crypt from 1188, 12th century transepts, manuscripts, various historic artifacts, the tabernacle used by James II for worship and magnificent stonework and graceful pointed arches with delicately chiseled supporting columns.

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