Spangereid Church, Lindesnes, Norway

Spangereid church is a beautiful medieval church from c. 1100. The church was originally a Romanesque long church, and the oldest part is made of stone. In the 1830s the church was modified and extended, which means that the current structure is a cruciform church.

References:

Visit Norway

Address

Spangereidveien, Lindesnes, Norway

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Details

Founded: c. 1100
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.visitnorway.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Harkmark Church (27,3 km)
Vanse Church (27 km)

User Reviews

joseph gilliet (2 years ago)
Spangereid is a very nice and special place with an open view of the sea, and an exciting shop with a large selection.

Åsta Baardsen (2 years ago)
Nice old church. It didn't have a telephone loop

Per Olav Breivang (5 years ago)
Beautiful and hospitality

Horst Tietze (6 years ago)
One of the oldest churches in Norway. Built in the 11th century. Very lovingly furnished and maintained. Absolutely worth seeing.

Kenny P (6 years ago)
Never turn off the light at night

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