The small Church of Christ and the large Church of Christ were central in the church centre which developed on Holmen during the Middle Ages. The churches were located north of Håkon’s Hall, but there are no remains of them today. These churches were churches for kings and queens – coronations and interments were held here.

Korskirken, the Church of the Cross, was first mentioned in written sources in 1181. It has burnt several times, and today we can clearly see how the church has been restored and expanded time and again. The church originally got its name from being dedicated to the Holy Cross, but during its many reconstructions it has also been given the shape of a cross.