Skaun Church, Skaun, Norway

Skaun Church was built in 1183. There are some medieval frescoes survived. The pulpit was designed by Ole Bildsnider in 1665. The Baroque altarpiece dates from 1773.

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D. I. Ripnes (14 months ago)
Very old (about 1140) church in brick and limestone. Characteristic and great in every respect, but in need of maintenance. I could imagine doing the work myself.

Britt Moen (3 years ago)
Old venerable stone church. Worth a visit.

Bjørn Rusten (4 years ago)
Cozy and beautiful old medieval church definitely worth a visit.

Geir ove snekkermoen (5 years ago)
Great space and wash the car ðŸ˜ Vacuum cleaner too.

Thor-Helge Myhre Ã˜stgÃ¥rd (5 years ago)
Awesome church.

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