Kirkjubøur

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Two churches are located at Kyrkjebø, St. Magnus Cathedral, built around the year 1300 and Olavskirken from year 1111, named after Olav Tryggvason and is the only medieval church still in use on the Faroe Islands. This is Olavskirken. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/faroe-islands-treat-for-all-senses/
Two churches are located at Kyrkjebø, St. Magnus Cathedral, built around the year 1300 and Olavskirken from year 1111, named after Olav Tryggvason and is the only medieval church still in use on the Faroe Islands. This is Olavskirken. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/faroe-islands-treat-for-all-senses/
The hike from Torshavn to the old bishopric and royal residence where the Norwegian King Sverre grew up, takes a few hours. In the Middle Ages Kyrkjebo was the cultural and religious center in the Faroe Islands. The old log house is told to be Europe’s oldest timber building, around 900 years old. John Patursson is the host and farmer at Kyrkjebo, he’s 17. generation onsite. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/faroe-islands-treat-for-all-senses/

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4.5 out of 5
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4.5 out of 5
Oknarvegur 2 Tórshavn
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Nordic Serenity | Amazing Sea And Mountain View

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St Magnus Cathedral

Learn about the local history of Kirkjubøur when you spend time at St Magnus Cathedral. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

St Magnus Cathedral