Nøtterøy Church, Nøtterøy, Norway

Nøtterøy Church is a cross-formed medieval stone church. It was built in the end of the 12th century and first time mentioned in papal letter in 1323. The altarpiece was added in the 18th century and it is painted by Jacob Lindegard. There are stone reliefs in the church wall, which probably date from the original church.

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Kaylen S (7 months ago)
Ok ok ok minimum\

Kjell Ramberg (7 months ago)
Often at the cemetery because his wife is buried there. Always well looked after there and there is something dignified and beautiful about the church and the cemetery. So glad it exists

Tiffany Brown (3 years ago)
The church is veiled in blue ? netting and the church sign is pointing upwards to heaven ? ? There is a free car park opposite the church ⛪

Harald Martiniussen (3 years ago)
Beautiful cemetery

Tone Evant Johnsen (3 years ago)
Great Christmas service 2020

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