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Kjølsdalen Church

Kjølsdalen Church

Kjølsdalen, NO

The Kjølsdalen church is a wooden church completed in 1940. The church was built according to the same plans as the Hildrestranda Chapel in Haram. The drawings were made by architect Hans Fredrik Crawfurd-Jensen. During the New Year's hurricane of 1992, the church was severely damaged and almost blown over by the wind. After extensive repair work and the installation of steel beams, the church was better protected against similar damage in the future.

Kjølstad Church

Kjølstad Church

Fredrikstad, NO

The Kjølstad church is a brick "working church" that was built in 1986 and designed by architect Aksel Fronth.

Kjøpsvik Church

Kjøpsvik Church

Kjøpsvik, NO

The Kjøpsvik church was built in 1975 next to a church from 1887, which was demolished at the same time. The old church was poorly maintained and it was difficult to keep warm in the winter. In 1966, it was therefore decided to build a new church rather than restore the old one, which was only 79 years old at the time.

Kladruby Monastery

Kladruby Monastery

Kladruby, CZ

Kladruby Monastery is a former Benedictine monastery founded in 1115 by the Czech prince Vladislav I, in 1421 it was destroyed by the Hussites, it was restored in its entirety in the 18th century and then abolished in 1785 during the Josephine reforms. Jan Santini Aichel (1677-1723), the architect of the 18th-century restoration, created here one of the masterpieces of his characteristic Baroque-Gothic style.

Klagenfurt Cathedral

Klagenfurt Cathedral

Klagenfurt, AT

Klagenfurt Cathedral was built in 1581 as a Protestant prayer house, making it the largest Protestant church built in Austria. Closed in 1600 during the Counter-Reformation, it was handed over four years later to the Jesuits who occupied it until the dissolution of the order in 1773. In 1787, the church was elevated to the rank of a cathedral.

Klaipeda Mary Queen of Peace Church

Klaipeda Mary Queen of Peace Church

Klaipeda, LT

"This 20th century church was one of the rare churches to be constructed during the Soviet Union. Despite being given permission for construction, the organizers of its construction were sent to prison and the church's tower was demolished in 1961. The remains of this toweer were buried in the sea. This rectangular church, with its tall tower, are unique in their architectural style. "

Klara Church

Klara Church

, SE

The Klara or St. Klara Church is one of Sweden's highest church buildings. Begun in the 16th century, items such as the clock were added until 1965.

Klausen Synagogue in Prague

Klausen Synagogue in Prague

Prague, CZ

The Klausen Synagogue in Prague is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1694, rebuilt in 1884. This stone building now serves as a museum.

Kleaster Church

Kleaster Church

Kortehemmen, NL

The church of Kortehemmen probably dates from the thirteenth century. The church has a sober character, both inside and out. The pulpit is from the Renaissance. Next to the church is a belfry from the eighteenth century.

Kleine Kerk

Borssele, NL

Church building with tower designed by architect A. de Muijnck, built in 1846-1851. The tower was damaged by a storm in 1965 and was restored two years later.

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