Ringsaker Church

Ringsaker, Norway

Ringsaker Church was built originally in the mid-1100s. The transept was added in the 1200s and the 68m high spire in 1652 (restored in 1694).

The most valuable detail in the church is the altar triptych with 127 figures. It was made in Antwerpen around 1520 by Robert Moreau. The pulpit and font represent Baroque style and were made by Lars Jensen Borg in 1704. The crucifix dates from 1683.

References:

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Address

Storgata 550, Ringsaker, Norway

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Details

Founded: c. 1150
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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User Reviews

Thorstein Wedum (2 months ago)
Fin kirke med lang historie. Kirken sliter med dårlig lyd grunnet formen av kirken innvendig, men ved hjelp av mikrofon og høyttalere er det litt bedre.

Svein Olav Johannessen (2 months ago)
Fin kirke

Jan Henryk Wachala (7 months ago)
Piekny ,stary kościół .Historia jego sięga roku 1100 .Bardzo grube mury.Na poziomie posadzki prawie 150 cm. Kosciół na planie krzyża . Wyniosła i smukła wieża . Wewnatrz stare malowidla nascienne .Kilka starych kamieni wyeksponowanych w srodku. Stary dzwon . Parafia ma już ponad 800 lat.

helge kløvstad (14 months ago)
Kjempe fint vedlikehold rundt hele kirkegården.

Piyakrit W. (2 years ago)

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