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The Cathedral of Vieste was built in the 11th century, but its original Romanesque structure was modified over the centuries by the destruction caused by the 1223 earthquake, the Saracen raids and the 1646 Gargano earthquake. These events made it necessary to rebuild the façade (second half of the 18th century) and the bell tower, which collapsed in 1772.

The construction of Vigevano Cathedral dates back to the 16th century, with a western façade dating back to the 1670s. The original structure was built before the year 1000. The present building was commissioned by Duke Francesco II Sforza around 1530. Construction began in 1532 under the direction of Antonio da Lonate. It was not completed until 1612. The building was consecrated on 24th April 1612.

The church in Vigmostad is a wooden cross church dating from 1848. The church was built under the direction of parish priest Nils Jensson Lassen, who may also have been the architect.

The Vigo Co-Cathedral, or Collegiate Church of Santa María, dates from the early 19th century. A Gothic-style building was on its site from the end of the 14th century, but in 1585 the church was ransacked and damaged by the troops of the pirate Francis Drake. Finally, in 1809, a powder keg in Castro's castle exploded and critically damaged the church. The construction of the current building is the work of the academician Melchor de Prado y Mariño, and is mainly neoclassical in style, although the towers are Baroque.

The church of Vigra is a long church dating from 1894. The architect of the building was Gabriel Smidth. In the church, the altarpiece and the pulpit of the old church are preserved, both made by the artist Tavle-Jakob from Giske. An old stone altar from the Middle Ages can also be found in the church.

Vik Church is a long wooden church built in 1877, designed by the architect Haakon Thorsen. It replaced the Hove church and the Hopperstad Stave church as a parish church.

Vik church in Flatanger is a wooden church completed in 1873. The architect of the church is unknown.

Vike church, formerly Vike chapel, is a long church built of wood in 1891. The church was designed by Johannes Arnesson Øvsthus. The church is the first in the city.

Vike Church dates from 1970 and was built of concrete. The architect of the church is O.S. Solheim.

The church in Vikebygd was completed in 1937 and is built in brick. Østre Vikebygd is a former church site, where churches have been built since the 13th century. In total we know of 5 churches in this village through the ages.