Talgje Church

Talgje, Norway

Talgje church dates probably from the mid-1100s and is built in the Romanesque-Norman style. It is believed that it was built by stonemasons from Stavanger Cathedral. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary according a papal letter from 1355.

The stone altar is the only remaining item from the Middle Ages. The Renaissance style altarpiece and pulpit date from 1620 and they were later painted by Gotfried Hentzschel in 1634-35.

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Address

Fylkesveg 606 60, Talgje, Norway

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

Rating

4.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Magnus Løken (2 years ago)
Great church from the 12th century!

Kjetil Stølen (2 years ago)
Great old church

Inge Eikeland (3 years ago)
Lovely little medieval church which is majestically situated on a hill.

Per Øivind Larsen (PerO the Viking) (4 years ago)

Svein Arne Stensland (4 years ago)
Nice church

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