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 Alesund Church  Built in 1906-09, Aleston Church replaced one destroyed in the Great Town Fire of 1904. Constructed of stone dressed in marble in the Art Nouveau style with an interior incorporating Neo-Baroque and Neo-Romanesque elements. READ MOREOld & New Church  Dating from the 14th century, Eidfjord’s Old Church is constructed of stone and has its nave and chancel of equal width. Due to his condition it ceased to be used when a new church was constructed and was consecrated in 1981. Following the opening of the New Church the old one was used for special occasions and was open to visitors, although now, due to the unsafe flooring, it is closed and kept locked. READ MOREHaugesund  Known as the Cultural Church, Skåre Church was the main church in Haugesund until the beginning of the 20th century. The small wooden church dates back via previous buildings to before the 14th century. READ MORE Our Saviours Church  Construction of Our Saviours Church in the centre of Haugesund started in 1899 and was completed in 1901. Built in red brick in Neo-Gothic design, the interior contains an open roof truss design. With a spire reaching a height of 160 feet above street level, the church is visible from a considerable distance. READ MORE Sunnylvsen Church  The Sunnylvsen Church in Hellesylt was constructed in exterior panelled timber in 1858. This replaced the church which was constructed after the previous one, that was located nearby, was destroyed in an avalanche in 1727. Since 1859 the building has undergone a number of additions, particularly in the 20th-century. READ MORESaint Petri Church  |
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