Old Glemmen Church, Fredrikstad, Norway

Old Glemmen Church was built in the Romanesque style in the 12th century. It is the oldest building in Fredrikstad. The baptismal font, made of soapstone from Aremark, dates from ca. 1225. Figure of the apostle Thomas was made around 1450 and a christ figure in the 16th century. It is a remnant of a large crucifix, probably from Lübeck. Altarpiece dates from 1708, pulpit from 1731.

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Svein Anton Johansen (3 years ago)
Fon old church.

Heidi Aarvik (3 years ago)
Great historical place!

Jan Erik Bjerketvedt (3 years ago)
Pretty. Large outdoor park and quiet

Jon Anders Tiben (3 years ago)
Great old church!

issabell169 (3 years ago)
Great, small and intimate church. Baptized my twins there and it was done in a nice and neat way.

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