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The mining town of Røros is sometimes called Bergstaden which means "the mining town" due to its historical notoriety for copper mining. It is one of two towns in Norway that were historically designated "mining towns", along with the "silver-town" of Kongsberg. The modern-day inhabitants of Røros still work and live in the characteristic 17th and 18th century buildings which have led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Røros has about 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance.
Røros Church (Norwegian: Røros kirke, also known as Bergstadens Ziir) is a parish church in the municipality of Røros in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in the mining town of Røros. Røros Church is Norway's fifth largest church, and has about 1600 seats. It is also ranked by Riksantikvaren as one of the ten most important churches in Norway.
The church was consecrated on 15 August 1784 by Bishop Marcus Fredrik Bang. Røros Copper Works paid for the building of the stone church, and the symbol of the Copper Works was put on all sides of the tower wall. There is a sign over the entrance to the church that says "Til Guds Ære og Bergstadens Ziir" which means "to God's Glory and Bergstaden's beauty." Bergstaden means "the mining town", and this is why the church is sometimes referred to as "Bergstadens Ziir"
About the organ: It is the oldest organ in Norway that can still be played. it was built between 1680 and 1690 for the old church. In 1784 is was placed in the present church, and at that time the front was made in Louis-XVI-style. The frontpipes are made of wood. In 1995 the restauration of the organ was done by the Danish organbuilder Fabricius Husted.
2008 Norway; Røros; - Bergstadens Ziir - the well known church from 1784.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Photo; Heidi Voss-Nilsen
2008 Norway; Røros; - Bergstadens Ziir - the well known church from 1784.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Photo; Heidi Voss-Nilsen
The mining town of Røros is sometimes called Bergstaden which means "the mining town" due to its historical notoriety for copper mining. The modern-day inhabitants of Røros still work and live in the characteristic 17th and 18th century buildings which have led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Røros has about 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance.
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The town is dominated by its church.
Bergstadens Zir is the official name of the main church in the former mining town Røros in central Norway.
In the foreground heaps of remains from the mining activity...
My cousins on the main drag in Roros, Norway. This was the closest "real" town to Funasdalen, Sweden, where we worked that spring-break and the summer of 1977. The town of Røros is one of the oldest towns of wooden buildings in Europe. It is an old copper mining town. In the left background is the “Bergstadens Ziir” church completed in 1784.
The lady to the left is using a sparkstötting or "spark" which is a kick sled.
A Fuji slide, taken with a Minolta SRT-201 with a Vivitar lens.
The church in Røros is iconic, it must be the most photografed church in Norway. You can see it over the roofs from most of the town.
I post a photo from the back of it as I was unable to get a good shot from the front. This also show one of the interests we have, looking at old gravestones. There is so much history to learn from them, and so many destinies to reveal.
I have stolen this info from the English Wikipedia:
"Røros Church (Norwegian: Røros kirke, also known as Bergstadens Ziir) is a parish church in the municipality of Røros in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in the mining town of Røros. Røros Church is Norway's fifth largest church, and has about 1600 seats. It is also ranked by Riksantikvaren as one of the ten most important churches in Norway. The church is part of the Røros parish in the Gauldal deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros.
The church was consecrated on 15 August 1784 by Bishop Marcus Fredrik Bang. Røros Copper Works paid for the building of the stone church, and the symbol of the Copper Works was put on all sides of the tower wall. There is a sign over the entrance to the church that says "Til Guds Ære og Bergstadens Ziir" which means "to God's Glory and Bergstaden's beauty." Bergstaden means "the mining town", and this is why the church is sometimes referred to as "Bergstadens Ziir".
Røros church (or Bergstadens Ziir) at Røros. The church was built in 1784. The old mining town Røros. The town was built on copper mining and was founded in 1644.. It is the best preserved old town in Norway and was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980.
This series of pictures is taken in and around Røros. This little town was mainly built around the ongoing mining industry. That's now long gone, and society thrives, as far as we witnessed during the national constitution/independece day - May 17th.
This series of pictures is taken in and around Røros. This little town was mainly built around the ongoing mining industry. That's now long gone, and society thrives, as far as we witnessed during the national constitution/independece day - May 17th.
The mining town of Røros is sometimes called Bergstaden which means "the mining town" due to its historical notoriety for copper mining. It is one of two towns in Norway that were historically designated "mining towns", along with the "silver-town" of Kongsberg. The modern-day inhabitants of Røros still work and live in the characteristic 17th and 18th century buildings which have led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Røros has about 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance
The church was consecrated on 15 August 1784 by Bishop Marcus Fredrik Bang. Røros Copper Works paid for the building of the stone church, and the symbol of the Copper Works was put on all sides of the tower wall. There is a sign over the entrance to the church that says "Til Guds Ære og Bergstadens Ziir" which means "to God's Glory and Bergstaden's beauty." Bergstaden means "the mining town", and this is why the church is sometimes referred to as "Bergstadens Ziir"
View from conference room at Erzscheidergården Hotel, looking at the landmark at Røros, the Bergstaden Ziir or Røros Church. The church were opened in 1784.
Røros Church (Norwegian: Røros kirke, also known as Bergstadens Ziir) is a parish church in the municipality of Røros in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in the mining town of Røros. Røros Church is Norway's fifth largest church, and has about 1600 seats. It is also ranked by Riksantikvaren as one of the ten most important churches in Norway. The church is part of the Røros parish in the Gauldal deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros.
The modern-day inhabitants of Røros still work and live in the characteristic 17th and 18th century buildings which have led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Røros has about 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance.
Røros Church (Norwegian: Røros kirke, also known as Bergstadens Ziir) is a parish church in the municipality of Røros in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in the mining town of Røros. Røros Church is Norway's fifth largest church, and has about 1600 seats. It is also ranked by Riksantikvaren as one of the ten most important churches in Norway. The church is part of the Røros parish in the Gauldal deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros. The church was consecrated on 15 August 1784 by Bishop Marcus Fredrik Bang. Røros Copper Works paid for the building of the stone church, and the symbol of the Copper Works was put on all sides of the tower wall. There is a sign over the entrance to the church that says "Til Guds Ære og Bergstadens Ziir" which means "to God's Glory and Bergstaden's beauty." Bergstaden means "the mining town", and this is why the church is sometimes referred to as "Bergstadens Ziir". (Source: Wikipedia)
© Aslak Tronrud 2011
Here at the top of the long hill stops the row of houses.
Per A. Høyer / coltrain2011 / Johan Falkberget / Røros / Norway /
EldenFra Wikipedia, den frie encyklopedi Begrepet «Elden» har andre betydninger. Elden eller Det brinner en Eld er et norsk, historisk musikkspill som har blitt oppført utendørs på Røros i Sør-Trøndelag annethvert år siden 1994.
Elden har rockemusikk og tekst av Bertil Reithaug og Arnfinn Strømmevold. Spelet handler om da Karl XIIs karolinerhær i 1718 invaderte Trøndelag og Røros, og tilbaketoget da 4000 soldater døde i snøstorm på vei over grensefjella mot Sverige. Spelet framføres av profesjonelle aktører og 75 amatører og lokale skuespillerkrefter på slagghaugene i bergstaden Røros
The mining town of Røros is sometimes called Bergstaden which means "the mining town" due to its historical notoriety for copper mining. It is one of two towns in Norway that were historically designated "mining towns", along with the "silver-town" of Kongsberg. The modern-day inhabitants of Røros still work and live in the characteristic 17th and 18th century buildings which have led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Røros has about 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance
This series of pictures is taken in and around Røros. This little town was mainly built around the ongoing mining industry. That's now long gone, and society thrives, as far as we witnessed during the national constitution/independece day - May 17th.
EldenFra Wikipedia, den frie encyklopedi Begrepet «Elden» har andre betydninger. Elden eller Det brinner en Eld er et norsk, historisk musikkspill som har blitt oppført utendørs på Røros i Sør-Trøndelag annethvert år siden 1994.
Elden har rockemusikk og tekst av Bertil Reithaug og Arnfinn Strømmevold. Spelet handler om da Karl XIIs karolinerhær i 1718 invaderte Trøndelag og Røros, og tilbaketoget da 4000 soldater døde i snøstorm på vei over grensefjella mot Sverige. Spelet framføres av profesjonelle aktører og 75 amatører og lokale skuespillerkrefter på slagghaugene i bergstaden Røros
The former mining town of Røros is simply unique - a modern community, in which people live and work right in the middle of an UNESCO Heritage Site.
Røros, which is also known as Bergstaden Røros, is at 650 m. above sea level in the midst of an extensive mountainous terrain. Located 100 km. south of Trondheim, Mid-Norway, it was developed on both banks of the Hyttelva River, where copper was extracted.
Røros was founded in 1644, when the development of its copperworks was initiated. At that time, Norway was under the de facto rule of Denmark.
After Roros was set on fire by Swedish troops in 1679, this small mining and agricultural town slowly revived and continued to develop until its mine and foundry ceased operation in 1977.