Rygge Church

Rygge, Norway

Rygge church is a medieval stone church built in the 12th century. The church is one of Østfold's largest, richest adorned and best preserved medieval church in the region.

References:

Rygge Kommune

Address

Kirkeveien 280, Rygge, Norway

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Details

Founded: c. 1170
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.rygge.kommune.no

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Tommy Meyer (9 months ago)
Nice old church.

Kristian Hjortkær Hansen (14 months ago)
Great information about Rygge church's history, and story about some of the historical treasures.

Kent Wigardt (17 months ago)
Peace and harmony.??

egill bragi Eide (17 months ago)
A very nice church .located nicely by the beautiful village yard ?☀️

Anne Karin Saeby (17 months ago)
My old domestic. Great parish priest, well maintained and nice all around.

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