Vereide Church, Gloppen, Norway

Vereide Church was originally built in the 1100s and the oldest parts of the present church date back to that time. This is the oldest surviving stone church in the Nordfjord region. The church was extensively remodeled in the 1600s and a few times since then. The present church seats about 460 people.

References:

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Address

Fylkesveg 700 440, Gloppen, Norway

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Audunborg Castle Ruins (31,2 km)

User Reviews

Estere Kristovska (4 years ago)

Øystein Vereide (4 years ago)
Definitely worth a visit! Beautiful location

Neil Hamilton Barrie (5 years ago)
Recently I attended this famous church ( one of the oldest in Norway ), and this church has very professional solutions for all situations. Will be great to visit again under happier situation.

Ina Haugen (6 years ago)

Roar Henden (6 years ago)

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