Storesundet in Rogaland Fylke
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Church of Avaldsnes

Avaldsnes kirke The medieval church at Avaldsnes – Dimensions: 47 m x 13.5 m – Architect: Unknown, medieval – Style: Gothic, related to a type common in Bergen – Method: Wall, soapstone around parts of the interior – Material: Stone, wooden roof – Portal: The one in the south is most richly ornamented, medieval capltal and dogtooth as are common in the Bergensgothic – Year: Second part of 13th century, finished in 1320 History 1830: Tower dismantled 1840: Reconstruction work 1920: Reconstruction work 1923: Tower reconstructed Architecture Dedication: Saint Olav Floor plan: Single nave Quire: 11.5 m x 9.5 m Interior Altar: Eivind Moestue, around 1920 Font: Eivind Moestue, 1929 Baptismal Basin: from 1500-1600 Pulpit: Eivind Moestue, around 1920 Misc Rune stone: «Jomfru Marias synål», if it touches the wall it is the end of the world Stained glass: Bernhard Greve 1950 Burial ground: Behind the church St.

Located at 59.3553, 5.29111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Churches in Rogaland

Karmsund

Karmsund is a strait dividing Karmøy and Haugesund municipalities in western Norway. The Karmsund Bridge linking Karmøy to the mainland was completed in 1955. Near the Norsk Hydro Factory three powerlines cross Karmsund on 143 metres tall electricity pylons, which are the tallest in Norway. The eddic poem Grímnismál says that Thor, the weather god, wades the straits at Karmsund every morning on his way to Yggdrasil, the tree of life.

Located at 59.3769, 5.29444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Straits of Norway, Geography of Rogaland

Karmsund Bridge

Karmsund Bridge (in Norwegian Karmsund bru) over the Karmsund strait links Karmøy island in Rogaland to the Norwegian mainland. It is 691 meters in length and has a maximum span of 184 meters . It was completed in 1955.

Located at 59.3756, 5.29528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Rogaland, Bridges completed in 1955, Through arch bridges

Haugesund Stadion

Haugesund Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Haugesund, Norway. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home ground of Norwegian Premier League team FK Haugesund and Second Division team SK Vard Haugesund. It is also used as an athletics venue for Haugesund IL. The venue hosted the Norwegian Athletics Championships in 1965 and 1981.

Located at 59.4131, 5.27938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Norway, Athletics (track and field) venues in Norway, Sports venues in Rogaland, Sport in Haugesund, Multi-purpose stadiums in Norway, FK Haugesund, SK Vard Haugesund, Event venues with year of establishment missing

Vibrandsøy

Vibrandsøy is an island which is part of the Haugesund municipality in Rogaland, Norway. The island lies west of the densely built-up Hasseløy. The island is now used as a recreational area. The island was part of the Torvastad municipality until 1965, and is the only part of the former municipality which was not incorporated into Karmøy. As such, the island is the newest part of the Haugesund municipality.

Located at 59.4162, 5.24381 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Islands of Rogaland, Haugesund

Haraldshaugen

Haraldshaugen is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald I of Norway . Haraldshaugen was unveiled on July 18, 1872 by Crown Prince Oscar in connection with the one thousand year anniversary of the Battle of Hafrsfjord. The monument is designed by Norwegian architect Christian Christie.

Located at 59.4289, 5.25889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Norway, Haugesund, Buildings and structures in Rogaland, Culture in Rogaland, Visitor attractions in Rogaland