Tanum Church

Larvik, Norway

Tanum church was built probably in the 12th century and it has 216 seats. It was restored in 1910-1911 by the architect Haldor Børve. Tanum church containts valuable items, such as baptismal font made of Gotland sandstone from the 1250s and the Renaissance style pulpit made in 1591. The altarpiece was painted by Eilif Peterssen in the 1890s.

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Tanumveien 540, Larvik, Norway
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Markus Løver (2 years ago)
The world's crudest place ... oh the staff / volunteers are the icing on the cake..they are raw..kind & generous ..! Regards Markus Løver
la Chimo LG (3 years ago)
there is a shop where you will find everything.
Alf Andreas Stray Rambo (3 years ago)
Here it is much different. A little too varied what they have inside at all times and it seems like the best things disappear quickly.
Helle Berglund (3 years ago)
Exciting and interesting place. Lots you did not think you needed ?
Ann Kristin Kopperud (3 years ago)
Closed when we arrived. Nice with recording?
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