Did you know that the Norwegian Seamen’s Church on the Westzeedijk has its roots in the pagan cult buildings of the Vikings? That reusing materials, modules and entire buildings has been the most natural thing in the world in Norwegian tradition for centuries? And that this listed monument is far from finished with its story?

Architect Kjersti Poulsson and heritage enthusiast Rosan Pallada take you on a journey from the first stave churches of the early Middle Ages to the National Romantic style you see standing today – and share where the future of this remarkable building is headed.

• Discover what makes a stave church so unique – built without a single nail
• Trace the roots of the Seamen’s Church through the centuries
• Build your own miniature stave church

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