Østre Gausdal Church

Gausdal, Norway

Østre Gausdal Church was built between 1250-1300. During the Seven Years' War Swedish troops burned it in 1567. In 1700 the church was enlarged and the new pulpit was added. The organs were built by August Nielsen in 1888.

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Gausdal, Norway
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Founded: 1250-1300
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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Peder Hammershaug (15 months ago)
Beautiful church to the cemetery is so pretty and well maintained to wn weather time both by those who have their loved ones and close here but not least by a wonderful good church servant that we are so holy to have in Gausdal. He is not possible to get pink high enough, he is absolutely wonderfully helpful to good. Thank you so much for everything you do for all of us. We appreciate that immensely.
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Vidar Gjerdingen (3 years ago)
Stor romslig kirke i fin gammel stil, med lett tilgjengelighet og gode parkeringsmuligheter.
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