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www.utstein-kloster.no
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User Reviews
Jules Jams (2 years ago)
A truly beautiful place with a magical musical recital. Well with the trip!
A truly beautiful place with a magical musical recital. Well with the trip!
Per G (2 years ago)
Utstein kloster er Norges eneste bevarte middelalderkloster, beliggende i nydelige omgivelser på Mosterøy i Rennesøy kommune. Her hadde Harald Hårfagre sin kongsgård. I middelalderen var det kloster for augustinermunker og seinere fogde gård på 1700-tallet. Klosteret ble bygd fra 1260-årene, men det er mulig at noen bygningsdeler er eldre og skriver seg fra et tidligere kongsgård anlegg. Kirken er enestående i sitt slag i Norge, med tårnet plassert midt mellom kor og skip. Utstein Monastary is mentioned in historical records going back to the 9th century, when it was cited as King Harald Fairhair´s garrison after the Battle of Hafrsfjord where Norway was unified under one monarch. Construction of the Monastary started in about 1260, although some parts may be older and may date from earlier royal farm on the site. The Church is unique in Norway with its tower situated centrally between chancel and nave. Norway’s only preserved medieval monastery Utstein Monastery is Norway’s only preserved medieval monastery. It lies in beautiful surroundings on the island of Mosterøy, a 30 minutes drive from Stavanger. The monastery is today a museum. The site of Utstein Monastery is mentioned in historical records dating back to the Eleventh Century, when it was mentioned as having been a farm belonging to King Harald Fairhair after the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872. Construction of the monastery started in about 1260, although some parts may be older and may date from the earlier royal farm on the site. The church is unique in Norway, with its tower situated centrally between chancel and nave. The Augustinians lived a pious life. Discipline was strict, with regular prayer, scripture reading and mases. Probably not more than 12 Augustinians lived at the monastery, but there certainly would have been many servants who did the farming, built buildings and prepared food. The monastery owned a considerable amount of land and was wealthy enough to support 250 people year-round.
Utstein kloster er Norges eneste bevarte middelalderkloster, beliggende i nydelige omgivelser på Mosterøy i Rennesøy kommune. Her hadde Harald Hårfagre sin kongsgård. I middelalderen var det kloster for augustinermunker og seinere fogde gård på 1700-tallet. Klosteret ble bygd fra 1260-årene, men det er mulig at noen bygningsdeler er eldre og skriver seg fra et tidligere kongsgård anlegg. Kirken er enestående i sitt slag i Norge, med tårnet plassert midt mellom kor og skip. Utstein Monastary is mentioned in historical records going back to the 9th century, when it was cited as King Harald Fairhair´s garrison after the Battle of Hafrsfjord where Norway was unified under one monarch. Construction of the Monastary started in about 1260, although some parts may be older and may date from earlier royal farm on the site. The Church is unique in Norway with its tower situated centrally between chancel and nave. Norway’s only preserved medieval monastery Utstein Monastery is Norway’s only preserved medieval monastery. It lies in beautiful surroundings on the island of Mosterøy, a 30 minutes drive from Stavanger. The monastery is today a museum. The site of Utstein Monastery is mentioned in historical records dating back to the Eleventh Century, when it was mentioned as having been a farm belonging to King Harald Fairhair after the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872. Construction of the monastery started in about 1260, although some parts may be older and may date from the earlier royal farm on the site. The church is unique in Norway, with its tower situated centrally between chancel and nave. The Augustinians lived a pious life. Discipline was strict, with regular prayer, scripture reading and mases. Probably not more than 12 Augustinians lived at the monastery, but there certainly would have been many servants who did the farming, built buildings and prepared food. The monastery owned a considerable amount of land and was wealthy enough to support 250 people year-round.
Stephen H (2 years ago)
Nice place to visit. Interesting history.
Nice place to visit. Interesting history.
Sally Monk (2 years ago)
Beautiful setting and peaceful. On a ship's tour from Stravanger when we were treated to a short talk on the history of the Kloster and an organ recital.
Beautiful setting and peaceful. On a ship's tour from Stravanger when we were treated to a short talk on the history of the Kloster and an organ recital.
Thomas Crawford (3 years ago)
A very peaceful, significant historical landmark nestled in a very intense landscape. Very nice and inviting people here. Well worth the visit!
A very peaceful, significant historical landmark nestled in a very intense landscape. Very nice and inviting people here. Well worth the visit!
