Kategori: Medieval church

Borre Church

Borre church is 1 of 160 preserved stone churches in Norway, and is a listed medieval brick church. The church is a long church built in the 12th century, in a Romanesque style. Inside the church there are 300 seats.

The church has undergone several changes throughout its long history. In the years 1926-28, restoration work was carried out which still characterizes the interior today. At this time, all of the furnishings were replaced, except for the altar and pulpit from the 17th century. The altarpiece was carved by Abel Schrøder.

Inside the church there are several older paintings of foreign origin.

Note: there is neither parking nor toilets on site.

Nøtterøy Church

Nøtterøy Church is a beautiful church building from the early Middle Ages (12th century). The building is cross-shaped and built in stone with a romantic style. The building was originally consecrated as Mary's Church, and is the main church in Nøtterøy parish.

The church has 600 seats, and stands in the middle of a pretty cemetery. Nearby there is a war memorial in honor of Norwegian war veterans, created by sculptor Carl E. Paulsen.

To the west of the church you will find Prestegårdsskogen, with the cultural monument Nøtterøy clergy house from the 19th century.

The church's altarpiece is from the 18th century, and was painted by Jacob Lindegård.