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The marble church of Giske

On the saga island of Giske lies the beautiful Giske Church, which was built in marble around the middle of the 12th century. The church was originally built as a private chapel for a powerful aristocratic family.

The marble church of Giske
Photo: Giske Kyrkje

A visit gives you a unique insight into Norwegian church history and art. Every other year it is possible to attend the historical ”Giske Play”, which tells the story of the aristocratic family and is staged in an outdoor amphitheatre right beside the church.

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Giske

Giske Church

At the saga island Giske the remarkable Giske Church is situated. The 900 year old church is the only one in Norway built in marble, and belonged to the powerful noble family Giske. The beautiful interior is from the 18th century.
Address: 6052 Giske
Telephone: 70 18 09 90
Email: inger_mg@hotmail.com



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