Siljan Church

Siljan, Norway

Siljan church is a long church built around 1150-1200. Its present form dates from 1838 when the church was extended. The 30 meter high church tower was built in 1903. The church contains a medieval font and crucifix.

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Address

Opdalsveien 16, Siljan, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1150-1200
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

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www.visitnorway.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Ellen Hulspas (6 months ago)
Beautiful church. Wasn't open when we were there.

Tore S (4 years ago)
Beautiful church. Old stone church that has been extended with wood. Extra high memorial in the cemetery.

Torunn Andersen (4 years ago)
My childhood church. Visits the fam.gravstedet often. The cemetery is well taken care of with lawn mowing etc.

Lovewhatyoudo Dowhatyoulove (5 years ago)
Siljan church is a long church from 1150–1200 in Siljan municipality, Vestfold and Telemark county. Its current form is from 1838 when the church was extended with a new nave to the west. The 30 meter high church tower was built in 1903.

Hans Jacob Solgaard (5 years ago)
Nice place. Pleasant people.

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