# Urnes Stave Church

> Norway’s oldest stave church, from the 12th century and on the UNESCO list, famous for its carved animal ornament. It sits on a green slope above the Lustrafj

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Norway’s oldest stave church, from the 12th century and on the UNESCO list, famous for its carved animal ornament. It sits on a green slope above the Lustrafjord.

- **Nearest town:** Ornes, Norway
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 61.2981, 7.3226
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