Lørenskog Church

Lørenskog, Norway

Lørenskog Church was probably built in 1150-1250. There is a sculpture of St. Lawrence from the 1100s. The altarpiece dates from 1647 and pulpit from 1658.

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Founded: 1150-1250
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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Wilhelmsen Utleie AS (5 years ago)
Pretty church and well-groomed tombs. Nice person who cares for common flower beds and common areas.
Anita Andreassen (5 years ago)
Nice place
Trond Hellan (5 years ago)
Diversity of people and nice to work here
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