Eidfjord Old Church

Eidfjord, Norway

Eidfjord Old Church was built in 1309. The story tells of a domineering and powerful Rich-Ragna who built the church to pay for her sins. The interior is mainly from the 17th and 18th century. The pulpit was made in 1613 and font in 1680.

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Founded: 1309
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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