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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Mimi Baugh (2 years ago)
Lovely Church and grounds.

River S Zeal (2 years ago)
A nice place to visit if your heart’s a little shakin

Aleksander Birkeland (2 years ago)
This is an exceptionally beautiful church! The staff are very nice people!

Anne-Kristin Jacobsen (3 years ago)
Nesodden church is under renovation, was at a funeral. Full church.

Jörgen Fredriksson (4 years ago)
Beautiful little church witch dates back to the late 1100-eds

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