• 2019 “Nautica”l Explorations
    Ålesund Kyrkje ... replaced the 1854 church that was destroyed in the 1904 fire — Ålesund, Norway.
    Ålesund Kyrkje ... replaced the 1854 church that was destroyed in the 1904 fire — Ålesund, Norway.Ålesund Church ... consecrated in 1909 — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful frescoes decorate the chancel and altar of the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.A closer look at the fresco on the arch of the chancel of the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful stained glass window at Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful stained glass window at the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful stained glass window at the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.

    Ålesund Kyrkje

    July 9, 2019 in Norway ☀️ 57 °F

    After lunch, we took a meandering walk back to the pier where Nautica was docked.

    Having wandered these streets in 2017, I was happy enough to keep the camera in my bag. Until, that is, we walked up to the Ålesund Church. Never one to miss an opportunity to photograph stained glass windows, murals, and frescoes, I suggested a quick stop.

    The beautiful frescoes in the chancel looked vaguely familiar, but I did not recollect previously checking out the stone church, which was built after the 1904 fire. Turns out that we had ... and I later found proof in the form of the photos I took in 2017.

    No matter, the beautiful stained glass windows and murals were worth photographing a second time. Especially since the attendant did not charge us admission ... perhaps because he was getting ready to lock up when we popped in for a quick look-see.    Read more