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.

References:

Kirkesøk

Address

Fylkesveg 754 70, Skaun, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1183
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.kirkesok.no

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Geir ove snekkermoen (14 months ago)
Great space and wash the car ðŸ˜ Vacuum cleaner too.

Thor-Helge Myhre Ã˜stgÃ¥rd (21 months ago)
Awesome church.

Thor-Helge Myhre Østgård (21 months ago)
Awesome church.

Reidun Johanne DÃ¸rdal (2 years ago)
The church in my home square. Here I am baptized and confirmed.

Reidun Johanne Dørdal (2 years ago)
The church in my home square. Here I am baptized and confirmed.

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