Tjølling Church

Larvik, Norway

Tjølling and Kaupang were one of the oldest and biggest Viking settlements in Scandinavia. The Tjølling Church, built in the early 12th century, had a connection to the Viking trading centre and ancient Huseby farm. The church was damaged by fire in 1360 and rebuilt. A rare earthquake damaged it again in 1750s. The restoration took place in 1762-1767 and the appearance was modified to the Rococo style. The altarpiece and pulpit date from the 17th century.

References:

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Address

Håkestadveien, Larvik, Norway

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ole Nome (2 years ago)
Invited by a friend for dinner. Fantastic initiative - and a very good fish gratin!

Steinar Toralf Eiken (2 years ago)
Very pleasant 30-year anniversary concert with Larvik Chamber Choir.

Tor Langvold (3 years ago)
An open folk church with a well-led children's choir.

Jan Roger Jakobsen (3 years ago)
Great church with a very nice priest.

Stig Petter Edquist (4 years ago)
Here you just have to come ? lots of nice people, come as you are ?

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