Dønnes Church, Dønna, Norway

Dønnes Church was built during the 1200s, probably by the order of Paul Vågaskalm (died in 1245). The chapel was added in the 1500s and tower in 1866. The church has a Madonna statue from the 1200s and St. Lawrence statue from the 1400s. The pulpit is Baroque and altarpiece from 1670.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Fylkesveg 187 1230, Dønna, Norway

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

no.wikipedia.org
www.nordnorge.com

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mona Leirvik (2 years ago)
Atmospheric church with a beautiful and well-kept cemetery.

Morten Hagen (2 years ago)
Dønnes farm manages the neighborhood poorly. On Sunday, July 4, the harvester went full speed as soon as the churchgoers had left the church. No notice that there was no guiding either.

Marianne Flatøy (2 years ago)
Venerable building and space. Historic place.

Johannes Stene (3 years ago)
nice

Jon Eirik Smørvik (3 years ago)
Nice

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