Steinkjer Church

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Steinkjer Church is a parish church in the municipality of Steinkjer in Nord-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the town of Steinkjer. The church is part of the Steinkjer parish in the Nord-Innherad deanery in the Diocese of Nidaros. The church was consecrated on 25 March 1965 and it seats about 600 people.DesignThis non-traditional church design incorporates wood, concrete, and glass. It was designed by Olav S. Platou in 1965. The church has a 38m tall free-standing square bell tower near the main entrance. The exterior front of the church has a large square white cement facade. The church interior has white brick walls and the floor is red brick. The ceiling inside the church is shaped like the cross-section of a church bell. The roof is supported by simple columns made of pine which are stained dark. This represents a stark contrast to the white walls and pillars. The length of the church is underlined by the low windows on the long side. Steinkjer Church is inspired by churches in Italy: San Michele, San Frediano, and San Martino. Jakob Weidemann designed 11 different stained glass windows in the church.