Comments on: Wang Church – A Curiosity

By: Null & Full

Null & Full — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 10:28:00 +0000

It makes me think about modern architecture too. Not sure if we appreciate the ones created recently. I mean, the trends change so quickly! If you look at the buildings constructed 30-40 years ago and you already hate them then what will you think about them in 100 years?

By: Null & Full

Null & Full — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 10:26:00 +0000

Indeed! So many fascinating things about this church!

By: Mary {The World Is A Book}

Mary {The World Is A Book} — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:48:00 +0000

This is such a beautiful church! I love the Scandinavian look and admire the workmanship. What a great history for you and old wood is wonderful. I can just imagine the history associated with it. I’d love a visit someday to inhale this special smell.

By: Marcia Mayne

Marcia Mayne — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 03:32:00 +0000

Wow, how beautiful. It still boggles the mind that buildings as beautiful as this one were created without nails. I remember hearing once that nails were handmade and pretty expensive back then, probably would have increased construction costs. And buildings like this church are still standing hundreds of years after construction. It’s a real testament to the craftspeople who built them. Makes me wonder how many of our glass and steel boxes will remain for future generations to appreciate.

By: Lisa @ Gone With The Family

Lisa @ Gone With The Family — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:33:00 +0000

What a lovely church and such an interesting history!!

By: Null & Full

Null & Full — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:31:00 +0000

Thank you so much Jeff! I linked to your post as I find it most interesting!

By: Jeff Titelius

Jeff Titelius — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:49:00 +0000

Wonderful story about the Wang Church! The "stavkyrkje" or stave church derives its name from its post (stav in Norwegian) and lintel (horizontal beams) construction methods handed down by the Vikings. I wrote an entire feature on this type of architecture on my site. There's a fascinating evolution of these building from simple to complex construction, and yes, all without nails. If you're interested in finding out more, see my article : Norway's Historic Stave Churches.

By: Null & Full

Null & Full — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:36:00 +0000

It sounds unbelievable, isn’t it? I find it hard to imagine how they marked the boxes to transport it and reconstructed just as it was before! Amazing!

By: hikebiketravel

hikebiketravel — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:33:00 +0000

I love the smell of old wood and agreed that it’s a very beautiful church.. Amazing that not a nail was used to build it.