King Oscar II Chapel, Heritage church near Russian border in Sør-Varanger, Norway.
King Oscar II Chapel stands as a stone structure with a long church design, accommodating 72 people in the northeastern region of Norway.
The chapel's construction in 1869 addressed border disputes between Norwegian authorities and Russian fishermen along the Jakobselva River following the 1826 boundary demarcation.
The marble slab inside the chapel features inscriptions in Norwegian and Northern Sami languages, representing the multicultural nature of the region.
Located 500 meters from the Russia-Norway border, the chapel remains accessible through nearby Kirkenes Station and Bjørnevatn Station transportation links.
The chapel functions as both a religious center and a territorial marker, positioned strategically near the Russian border to assert Norwegian presence.
Location: Sør-Varanger
Inception: 1869
Architects: Jacob Wilhelm Nordan
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
GPS coordinates: 69.78492,30.81132
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:39
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