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Örkelljunga kyrka

Örkelljunga kyrka

Örkelljunga, SE

Örkelljunga Church was probably built in the early 14th century. At the end of the 17th century, the church was too small, so it was extended to the west with a wooden extension, which was replaced by a stone extension in 1782. Above this, a wooden tower covered with wood chips was built. At the same time, the bell tower was demolished. During the 19th century, the population increased again and the church had to be extended again. In 1804-05 the north transept was added and the brick arches of the nave were demolished. In 1846, the south transept was added. The apse of the church was demolished in 1817, but rebuilt in 1955 as a sacristy.

Orléans Cathedral

Orléans Cathedral

Orléans, FR

After its first foundations in the 7th century, the Romanesque church partially collapsed in 1278. A new church was then built and the first stone laid by Gille Pasté, bishop, in 1287. At the beginning of the 16th century, the cathedral was almost completed. However, it was badly damaged in 1568, and King Henry IV began its reconstruction in 1601, which lasted throughout the 17th and following centuries. The facade dates from the 18th century.

Ormeniș Fortified Church

Ormeniș Fortified Church

Ormeniș, RO

The village of Ormeniș was first mentioned in documents in the year 1319. It is part of the so-called “Kokelburger Komitat”, a kind of province or administrative area. Ormeniș belongs to a group of 13 villages from the region that made efforts to win a trial against their landlords in the 18th and 19th century as they felt their traditional freedom and rights were not being respected. The hall church was erected in thirmesch_altare 16th century, boasts a polygonal choir, and has galleries on three sides which are supported by wooden pillars. The Baroque altar dating back to 1720 is subdivided by massive Corinthian pillars and shows a scene from the Last Supper on the predella and a scene from the Entombment of Christ on the top. The centre of the middle part displays a picture of the Crucifixion with Maria, Maria Magdalena and John while the Saints Peter and Paul are shown on the left and right to complete the altar. The even older baptismal (1703) is made of blazed clay and has the form of a chalice. The organ with its 6 + 2 organ stops were brought to Ormeniș in 1875. In the year 1937 the church was renovated by the architect Schullerus. The almost oval ring walls and the bell tower with its wall-walk were most probably erected in the 17th century.

Ormøy Church

Ormøy Church

Oslo, NO

Ormøy church is a long church dating from 1893. The church was designed by architect Bernhard Christoph Steckmest and prefabricated by Strømmen Trævarefabrik. The church is characterised by a neo-gothic and Swiss-style. Attempts were made to set fire to the church in September 1992, but the fire was extinguished before it had time to cause any major damage.

Örnsköldsviks kyrka

Örnsköldsviks kyrka

Örnsköldsvik, SE

The church in Örnsköldsvik was designed by the architect Gustaf Améen and was consecrated on 11 December 1910. The present interior of the church dates from a major restoration - partial reconstruction - in 1953-1955. During this restoration, directed by the architect Martin Westerberg, the church was given a new colour scheme.

Oronsay Priory

Oronsay Priory

Oronsay, GB

When the tide is favourable you can easily cross The Strand to Oronsay and walk the two and a half miles to the farm and Priory. The grounds of the priory as well as the farm buildings and cottage are all in an immaculate state

Orre Church

Orre Church

Orre, NO

Orre church was consecrated in 1950. The architects of the church were Gustav Helland and Endre Årreberg. The altarpiece was painted by Thoralf Gjesdal.

Orsa Kyrka

Orsa Kyrka

Orsa, SE

There is reason to believe that there used to be a wooden church on the same site as the current one. The first stone building was built in the 13th century. At the beginning of the 14th century, the church was enlarged with a sacristy. The building was enlarged again around the middle of the 14th century. At the end of the 15th century, the church got its present size, except for the choir. The bell tower was finished in 1639, but the current tower is a replacement from 1853. A thorough restoration was done in 1979. During this restoration, they found remains of two old floors made of stone and brick.

Orta Cami Mosque

Orta Cami Mosque

Bakhchysarai, UA

Although the first mention of the Orta Cami Mosque dates back to 1674, it is believed to have been built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. In 1736, when Bakhchisarai was captured and burned by the Russian troops of General Count Burhard Minich, the mosque was destroyed. It was restored and completed in 1737-1743 during the reign of two khan brothers: Mengli II Geray and Selyamet II Geray. In 1861, the mosque was rebuilt by the parishioners and acquired its present architectural appearance.

Orta Camii

Ordu, TR

Orta Camii is an 18th century mosque also known as Atik Ibrahim Pasha in the Turkish city of Orta.

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