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Medieval church that has come to be called urNurke's cathedral "as it is as big as a small cathedral, but built in the countryside. The church was built in the Gothic style during the 13th and 14th centuries. Inside the church there is a beautiful interior - rows of pillars in three ships. The church contains several older objects, such as statues of Mary, baptismal fonts, unique stained glass windows and many medieval fixtures.The pulpit from 1592, is one of the oldest in Nurke.The church's maximum number of visitors is 300.

The Agios Ioannis Kastri church (St. John) is better known as the ‘Mamma Mia!-church’ from the 2008 film. The building can be found on top of a 100 m high cliff that juts out into the ocean at the Northeastern part of the island Skopelos. It is believed that there once stood a castle, protecting the island from pirate attacks. Although only the exterior of the church was used in the Mamma Mia! film, the building has become a popular place for fans.

The Skorovatn Chapel is a wooden church built in the style of a long church in 1965 by the architect Arne Aursand. Since the closure of the local mine in 1984, most of the villagers have left and the chapel is not used regularly. It is also occasionally used for concerts.

The Skorpa church is a long wooden church consecrated on 18 September 1850. A small church or chapel was built in Skorpa in 1795. This chapel was demolished when the present church was built. Skorpa Church is one of the few buildings in Kvænangen that was not burnt down by the Germans during the forced evacuation of Finnmark and North-Troms during World War II.

Skotfoss Church is a long church dating from 1900. The church has changed colour several times. In the beginning, it was yellow ochre. Then it was painted white in 1924, and in 1987 it was changed to an older white colour.

Skrautvål Church is a cruciform church made of slatted wood, with an outer panel and a tower in the middle of the cross. In the last century, the church has undergone several minor improvements. In 1907, new windows were installed and the double door of the north cross-arm was installed. In 1953, the walls were drained inside and the floor of the sacristy was painted. The church was restored in 1971-74 when the old sacristy door was restored and a chimney and oven in the west crossbeam were removed.

The Skrukkeli church was built in 1923 and was designed by Henrik Nissen d.y. The porch is located in the intermediate building and the sacristy at the base of the tower. The church is made of wood, inspired by the Isum Chapel in Maihaugen. In 1956 it was clad with exterior panels.

The "Skull Chapel" was built between 1776 and 1784 by Father Wacław Tomaszek. Inspired by the catacombs of Rome, the priest decided to use the bones found around the building (located on an old battlefield) to transform it into an ossuary chapel.

The Skute church is a long church dating from 1915. The church is built according to the designs of Ole Stein, and is panelled on the outside and inside. The church has a stave church-like profile with low naves and a number of stave church-like details. The interior is characterised by a neo-baroque style with Art Nouveau elements in the sculptures.

According to Gunnis, Panagia Eleousa was three aisled but only the centre one survived. The church was also dedicated to Virgin Mary and was called the church of Virgin Mary. It was renovated in 1911. The church was converted into a mosque and was named “General Sami Atay Cami”.