Balke Church

Description

Balke Church was built around 1170 in Romanesque and early Gothic style. It was enlarged in 1714. The altarpiece from 1526 is unique in Norway. The font dates from 1719 and pulpit from 1822.

Address
Dyhrengutua, Østre Toten, Norway

Established
1170

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