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Holmenkollen Chapel ( Holmenkollen kapell) is located in the neighborhood of Holmenkollen in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. The original chapel from 1903 was destroyed by arson in 1992. The new chapel was completed in 1996. Holmenkollen Chapel is a listed site, registered in Norway's cultural heritage database.
Mar 18, 2018 · In 1994, Vikernes was found guilty of burning Åsane Church and Storetveit Church in Bergen, the Skjold Church in Vindafjord, and Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo. He would also be found guilty in the stabbing death of Aarseth — he maintains this was in self-defence.
Jun 29, 2015 · Holmenkollen Chapel. 38 reviews. #100 of 540 things to do in Oslo. Churches & Cathedrals. Write a review. About. The beautiful wooden Holmenkollen Chapel is beautifully situated next to the Holmenkollen ski arena. The chapel was inaugurated in 1913. In 1992, it was set fire to and burned to the ground.
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Holmenkollen Chapel is an iconic chapel built in memory of Norwegian explorer, polar explorer and humanitarian, Roald Amundsen. With seating space for 400 people, the chapel was designed to bring the spirit of Norway and its polar exploration history to life, while providing a spiritual space to reflect on our lives and the struggles of past ...
The Holmenkollen chapel was built in 1996 after the original 1903 chapel burned down in 1992. The 1903 chapel was designed by Holger Sinding-Larsen. The present chapel was designed by Arne Sødal to resemble as much as possible the old one, which was inspired by the architecture of Stave churches.
On 16 May 1994, Vikernes was found guilty for burning down the Holmenkollen Chapel, Skjold Church, and Åsane Church. [63] [11] In addition, he was found guilty for an attempted arson of a fourth church, and for the theft and storage of 150 kg of explosives. [64]
