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Built in the 13th century as an unfortified three-aisles basilica with apse, the church was protected through a curtain wall with defence towers since the 15th century. Later the church itself was fortified by dismantling the northern aisle. A brick-made barrel vault replaced the wooden ceiling of the nave. In place of the apse a chancel with polygonal end was erected in the middle of the 16th century. In addition it was heightened with two defence levels. Some ornamental paintings have been preserved on the outside of their walls. In the year 1800 the church was extended to the west by one third, adding the bell tower to the western facade six years later. The fortification was demolished completely 100 years later. On the eastern side the school replaced the curtain wall. The barrel vault of the nave and the cross vault in the aisle have been preserved until today. Well worth seeing are the Baroque pulpit and the altar of 1776.

The former importance of the locality Șeica Mică is reflected by the size of the 14th century three-aisled pillar basilica. The building was enlarged throughout the centuries and modified in Gothic style. It was provided with a western tower, which was later on heightened together with the chancel by adding of two defence levels. Two smaller towers were preserved, while the double curtain wall was partially demolished. The inner defence wall was secured on the western side by a gate tower. In order to protect the fountain which was vital to the villagers in case of besiege, the church tower and the western tower were merged through 14 m high wall, thus forming the so called “Fountain Yard”. Its enclosure walls were equipped all around with a battlement walk featuring watchtowers. During the 18th century the church’s interior was extended by building galleries above the side aisles. The naves were covered with a flat ceiling, while the chancel still exhibits its Gothic ribbed cross vault.

The Seid Pasha Mosque in Ruse was built in 1839 on the site of the earlier Hadji Bekir. After a major overhaul it acquired its present appearance in 1875. It is located in the courtyard of the Islamic spiritual school, built by Said Pasha as a girls' school.

The Seim church is a wooden "long church" built in 1878. The architect of the church was Johannes Øvsthus. Seim has had a church since the Middle Ages, the first mention of a church on this spot dates back to around 1360. This church was most probably a stave church which was replaced by a wooden church in the 17th century, later destroyed to make way for the present church.

The white synagogue of Sejny was built in 1885 on the remains of a wooden synagogue. Its construction was the initiative of the rabbi Mojżesz Becalel Luria. The building was damaged during the Second World War and after serving as a warehouse, renovation of the building began in 1978 and lasted until 1987. The synagogue is now used for shows and concerts.

Sekkemo church is a wooden church that was built in 1956. The church has a long plan and designed by architect Olaug Kaasen.

Sekken Church was built in 1908 as a traditional Norwegian wooden church. Inside, the church has not changed since it was built in 1908.

The Sel church is a half-timbered church with a high tower in the middle of the cross. Between 1915 and 1920 the church received a new floor, the choir floor was raised and the pews were widened. In 1980, the church was restored.

Moluccan Evangelical Church.

The oldest part of the Selbu church dates from around the middle of the 12th century. The original nave now forms the rear, narrow part of the present church nave, while the original choir has disappeared. Around 1200, the tower was built. It was built as a structure separate from the nave, but finally connected to it in 1685. At the foot of the tower, there is now a chapel. The wide front part of the nave was built in 1806 and the present choir in 1888, while at the same time most of the interior was renovated in neo-gothic style.