Borre Church, Medieval stone church in Horten Municipality, Norway
Borre Church is a medieval stone building situated beside Borrevannet lake in Horten Municipality. The structure features a rectangular nave with an eastern choir section and can hold around 300 people.
Construction took place around 1100 CE, replacing an earlier wooden church believed to date from King Olav II's reign between 1067 and 1093. The stone building represents the transition to more permanent religious structures in the region.
The church served as a voting location in 1814 when Norway held its first national elections to create the constitution. This role connects the building to the nation's founding moment.
The site is accessible along the lake shore and offers a calm setting with views across the water. Visitors can independently explore the Romanesque architecture with round arches and the medieval stonework throughout the building.
The church lacks windows on its north side, an unusual feature for religious buildings of that era. The south wall preserves two historical doorways, including one that leads directly into the chancel area.
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