Gaupne gamle kyrkje

The old church of Gaupne is a wooden church dating from the mid 17th century. The church has a rectangular nave and a narrower, almost square choir. The bell tower stands at the western end of the lower part. The church has richly carved side beams on the west portal, which come from the previous church on the site. In 1909, the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments took over the church. The church hall has largely retained its 17th-century character.

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Gaul Church

The church in Gaul is a long church from 1907, designed by the architect Hans Jacob Sparre. In appearance, the church has great similarities with the Sæle de Balestrand church, which was designed by the same architect. The church replaced the former Gaupne church as the parish church of Gaupne. The old church could no longer be used as a parish church, but instead of demolishing it, the Old Church of Gaul was donated to the Society for the Preservation of Old Norwegian Monuments.

Joranger Church

The Joranger church was built around 1600 and replaced an old moat church on the site. The church has a rectangular nave and a slightly narrower and lower choir, as well as a tower to the west. The church is made of laminated wood and is covered with tables on the outside and painted white. The church hall is largely marked by the 17th and 18th centuries.

Nes Church

The church of Nes is a long wooden church dating from 1836. It was built according to a standard design by Hans Ditlev Franciscus Linstow. In 1909, the church was extensively rebuilt and received, among other things, a new tower, a porch and a sacristy. The present church replaced a 14th-century stave church. The pulpit, the baptismal font and the three bells of the present church come from the moat church.