The Bjordal Church is a long church from 1906, designed by the architect Victor Nordan, son of the architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. It is the first church in the town. Before it was built, the parishioners used to go to the church in Kyrkjebø, on the north bank of the Sognefjord, a long distance away by boat.
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Kyrkjebø church is a long church dating from 1869, designed by the architect Christian Christie, who was inspired by the stave churches.
Ortnevik Church, formerly Ortnevik Chapel, is a red-painted church dating from 1925. The building is made of wood and is built in the "dragon style". The architect and builder was Lars Norevik who lived in the village.
The Lavik church is an octagonal church built in 1865 according to the plans of the architect Christian Heinrich Grosch and is made of wood. Today's church is the third known church in the town. The first was a stave church which probably dates from the 12th century. The stave church was replaced by a new church in 1594, which in turn was replaced by the present church from 1860 onwards.
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