Våle Church

Våle, Norway

Våle church was built around the year 1190 probably by the craftsmen from Denmark and Germany. It represents the Romanesque style with round arches in windows and portals. The two major restorations were made in 1683 and 1747. The baptismal font is made of Gotland limestone in Middle Ages. The altarpiece dates from 1650.

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Address

Gjelstadveien 1, Våle, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1190
Category: Religious sites in Norway

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mantvydas Vaišvila (3 years ago)

Rakel Jørgensen (3 years ago)
Flott kirke.

Erik Werner Endresen (3 years ago)
Koselig sted med gammel sjarm. Ute arealer er stort og fint med gammle eiketrær.

Arne Nøkland (4 years ago)
Fantastisk konsert med Våle kirkekor og Rpger Bergan.

Lisa Erichsen (4 years ago)
Vi giftet oss i Våle kirke ☺️

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