Holt Church, Tvedestrand, Norway

Holt Church was built originally in the 1100s, but today it is one of the richest and largest Baroque style churches in Norway. The building was reconstructed in 1621, 1682 and 1737-1753. The medieval baptismal font is made of soapstone. The older triptych dates from the 16th century and the altar was made by Christen Paulsen in 1732.

References:

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Address

Holtskleiva, Tvedestrand, Norway

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.kirkesok.no

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jürgen Sievers (4 months ago)
Newly renovated, appears as a small magnificent building

Mr. Bærnez (13 months ago)
A church of which there are 13 of the dozen. Ordinarily

Stine ERIKSEN (2 years ago)
Nice church and good priests, the pews are not too good in relation to the back, and a bit of a shame that the stilts were not a little better covered on the outside. Wasn't so nice with it as a background for the confirmands.

Charlotte Eng Rio-Erichsen (3 years ago)

terje benjamin (4 years ago)
Beautiful church. Well maintained.

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