Stange Church

Stange, Norway

The current Stange Church dates from c. 1250. It was enlarged and the sacristy added in 1703. The interior was renewed mainly in the 1600s after the church was badly damaged by fire in 1620. The pulpit dates from 1630 and beautiful altar from 1652.

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Are there oil paintings of Vicars in this church? Gothold@usc.edu


Address

Vestbygdvegen 2, Stange, Norway
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Founded: c. 1250
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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www.visitnorway.com

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Tore S (2 years ago)
What a location! Sacred and powerful church building. Open in summer.
Frida Enes Rønnevig Hedemann (2 years ago)
Many people, but little life
Potsdam Westler (5 years ago)
A beautiful church, both inside and out.
Gert Nagels (5 years ago)
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