side view of kaupanger stave church, an old viking church from the 12th century in sogn og fjordane province, norway, surrounded

kaupanger stavkyrkje norway church stave medieval viking architecture heritage wooden cemetery gravestone history scandinavia culture landmark tourism religion christianity nordic monument historic temple sightseeing rural tradition ancient building scenic countryside outdoors travel sky nature clouds grass old wood chapel spirituality art mountain 12th century christian woodwork norwegian mediaeval timber sacred