Eidsvoll Church

Eidsvoll, Norway

Eidsvoll church dates from c. 1200, but it has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt several times. The fine altarpiece dates from 1765, but it was also restored in 1883, 1915 and 1969.

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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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www.kirkesok.no

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Andrew Bowell (3 years ago)
Beautiful Church open to the public. One of the Constitutiin churches
Johan Egge (4 years ago)
Great parking
Michael Hoffmann (Presten) (5 years ago)
The largest church in Eidsvoll
May-Helen Findahl (5 years ago)
I like Eidsvoll church and have been here several times.
Kevin Cosby (6 years ago)
Lovely church
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