If you are interested in churches, either it is architechture, art or content, Bergen has a lot of different to explore. Here are some of the most interesting churches in the center of Bergen The most famous is propably Mariakirken with its location next to Bryggen and Bergenhus fortress. It is one of the oldest churches in Bergen and dates back to 1180. The architecture is a combination of Roman and Gothic. Seats 240 people The largest and the first you notice, may be Johanneskirken with its location at Nygårdshøyden overlooking the center of Bergen. It was finished in 1894 and built in neo-Gothic style. Today it seats 1250. Bergen Domkirke dates back to 1150 and is built in Roman architecture. Seats 900 people. Korskirken (Holy Cross Church) is a large stone church, built in a cruciform design between 1120 and 1150, but has been damaged by fire seven times, the last time in 1702. The church seats about 600 people.