Kråkstad Church, Ski, Norway

Kråkstad Church was built around 1150, but it has been enlarged and restored several times (in 1691, 1801 and 1882). It was destroyed by lightning in 1801 and the interior was totally replaced in the restoration. The near parsonage dates from 1771.

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Fri Kråkstad (2 years ago)
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irske poteter (4 years ago)
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Åse Juul (6 years ago)
A very cozy church. Am a little over medium fond of this one. Was baptized there, confirmed there, married me there and eldest son is also baptized there.

thomas wiklund (6 years ago)
Lovely place recommended

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