Saint George Chapel, Heritage church in Bergen Municipality, Norway.
Saint George Chapel is a wooden church in Bergen with a cruciform layout that accommodates around 125 people. The structure dates from the late Baroque period and maintains its original design to this day.
The chapel was built in 1706 as part of a hospital complex run by Nonneseter Abbey nuns. It stood beside a leprosy hospital that had treated patients at this location since 1411.
The chapel is named after Saint George and served as a gathering place for the community throughout its long history. Visitors can sense how this location remained meaningful to people across different periods.
The building is accessible and continues to function as a consecrated worship space for regular services. Visitors should check ahead to learn when services are held, as they are offered at specific times.
The chapel served as a polling station during the first national elections in 1814 when Norwegians voted for their new constitution. This was a pivotal moment when the country took its political path.
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