Gjøvik, NO

Gjøvik Church

The Gjøvik church was designed by the architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan and was consecrated in 1882. The church is built of wood and is clad with exterior and interior panels. The church is block-shaped with a narrower choir on three sides and a sacristy on each side. The walls also have friezes with Swiss-style decoration such as parapets and along the cornices. The interior is in neo-Gothic style with forms of Gothic recessed decoration.

About this building

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Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Parking within 250m

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Bråstad kirke

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