Kongsberg Church

Kongsberg Church.

Kongsberg Church, is a located in Kongsberg in Buskerud county, Norway. The church was designed by Joachim Andreas Stukenbrock, and the construction period lasted from 1740 to 1761. The church contains the largest roccoco interior in Norwegian churches.[1] Among the driving forces behind the decoration and interior of the church was mining engineer Michael Heltzen.[2]

Interior from Kongsberg Church, including the Gloger organ.

References

  1. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Kongsberg kirke". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  2. ↑ Berg, Bjørn Ivar. "Michael Heltzen". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 3 September 2012.

Coordinates: 59°39′57″N 9°38′47″E / 59.66583°N 9.64639°E / 59.66583; 9.64639


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