Nes Church Ruins

Nes, Norway

Nes Church was built originally in the 1100s and has been enlarged several times. It was burned down in the war against Swedish in 1567 and rebuilt later. In 1697 it was transformed to cross shape. Nes church was destroyed by lightning in 1854. The restoration began in 1924. The altarpiece, font and pulpit survived from fire and were located to new Nes church in 1860s.

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Ullershovvegen 80, Nes, Norway
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Norway

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Andrea Spirandelli (6 years ago)
Peaceful and beautiful place
Antonio Gumm (6 years ago)
A lovely place! Enjoyed the history and the location!
Amanda Supak (6 years ago)
Beautiful serene area.
Jason Kitt (6 years ago)
Great to see and awesome to photograph - reusedad
Lars Egner (7 years ago)
Very nice place. Well kept. Downside is a very poor dirt road leading to it.
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