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Vindafjord, NO
The Vats church was built in 1855 according to the drawings of Hans von Linstow. The church, probably the third in Vats, is located in the middle of the village. The church, which was demolished shortly after the new building was ready, was built around 1640. The church that stood here before was probably a stave church.
Vaxholm, SE
The Vaxholm Church has a long history. During the 16th century, the village had only a small chapel to practice their religion. The following centuries, the building was replaced, removed, enlarged, demolished, and so on. The current building was constructed in 1760. It took a while to build and the church was inaugurated in 1803. Afterwards, the sacristy was added in 1896 and several renovations and additions followed.
Växjö, SE
Växjö Cathedral is of medieval origin, but after several fires (notably in 1276 and 1570), it was greatly influenced by the restoration of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Karmøy, NO
Veavågen church is a brick church that was built in 2009. The church has a rectangular plan and designed by the architectural firm Brandsberg Dahls-Arkitekter.
Vega, NO
The church in Vega is a wooden church that was built in 1863-64. The first church in Vega was a log building built before 1589. A second church was built in 1734 to replace the old one. In 1856-1857, a new church was built. Unfortunately, in January 1858, a huge storm destroyed the church. A new temporary church was built shortly afterwards and was replaced by the present church.
Vegårshei, NO
The Vegårshei church is a cross-shaped church dating from 1808, consecrated in 1810. The interior of the wooden church is in Louis XVI style.
Rollag, NO
Veggli church is a wooden church that was built in 1859. The church has a long plan and was designed by architect Christian Heinrich Grosch.
Birkenes, NO
The Vegusdal church is a cruciform-shaped church dating from 1867. The Vegusdal church was designed by Conrad Fredrik von der Lippe, built in 1866-67 by the architect Schauffert from Arendal and consecrated by Bishop Jacob von der Lippe (the architect's father) in June 1867.
Vehmaa, FI
Vehmaa Church is a medieval stone church probably built between 1425 and 1440. The Vehmaa Church and the rectory on the west side of the church are listed monuments.
Færder, NO
The church in Veierland is a long church from 1905. The church was built on the basis of standard drawings from the Ministry of Church Affairs and extended around the 25th anniversary according to plans by Ahasverus Munthe-Kaas Vejre. Among those buried in the churchyard is the author Jens Bjørneboe.
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