Sunday, November 16, 2008

The Old Ha Vicarage



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Hå gamle prestegard (The Old Hå Vicarage)

Description:

The Vicarage at Hå, built in 1637 at the very edge of the sea, is today a centre for art and culture.

The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions of art and cultural history.

The archaeological finds of an 8,200-year-old settlement in the area are displayed in the basement of the characteristic Jæren-style house.

The beach along the shoreline is the site of a large burial ground dating back to the time of the Great Migration.
The Vicarage includes a café and the artwork is for sale.

Opening hours
Open all year
May 15-Sept 1: Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat & Sun 12am-5pm.
The remainder of the year: Sat & Sun 12am-5pm.

Address:
Hå. Follow Route 44 westward from Vigre. Parking Lot for Kongevegen Trail
(The King's Road).

Note: Artist showing at gallery above, starting 29th November...
Virtual Woodscapes (Videos) & 3-D Wood Art (stills & Videos) & Wood Block Art (prior works)
by Artist - Yngve Zakarias

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