Nesodden Church

Nesodden, Norway

Nesodden Church was built between 1136 - 1180 and restored in 1870 and 1956-1960. The font is medieval, pulpit represents Renaissance style and altarpiece was made in 1715.

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Presteskjærveien 13, Nesodden, Norway
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Founded: 1136-1180
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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User Reviews

Danijela Dragicevic DD clinic (18 months ago)
Always closed
Ove Hansen (2 years ago)
Alt er helt utmerket bortsett fra at de hadde glemt å strø opp og i nyfeltett de 24/12
Simon Henriksen (2 years ago)
Var på gravlunden i forbindelse med jul.
Adrian Swiatek (2 years ago)
Beautiful, old church. Very unknown in my opinion but worth to visit.
Eivind Myhre (2 years ago)
Grei kirke fravutsiden, men fra in siden er den helt spektakulær opplevelse.
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