Sandar Church

Sandar Church is located by Sandefjord Station.

Sandar Church (Norwegian: Sandar kirke) is the oldest church in Sandefjord, Norway.[1] The church was erected at the ruins of a Middle Age stone church from the 13th century. The current church was built in 1792 in the style of Louis XV of France. Sandar Church originally had a half-circle dome top, but the roofing was changed to the current spire in 1868.[2][3]

Sandar Church was first mentioned in a written document in 1345. This Medieval church was later replaced with the current church, which was built between 1790-1792. The new church was inaugurated by bishop Christen Schmidt and was named Friedrich Church in honor of King Frederick VI. Outside is a sculpture depicting priest and poet Magnus Brostrup Landstad.[4]

It was the main church of Sandeherred municipality, later known as Sandar. After the merge of 1968, Sandar Church became recognized as a Sandefjord city church. It is located in the city centre, just 300 meters from Sandefjord Church. The church was dedicated on August 15, 1792.[5]

It is only open in connection with advertised church events.[6]

References

  1. ↑ https://kirken.no/nb-NO/fellesrad/Den-norske-kirke-i-Sandefjord/menigheter/Sandar-menighet/om-oss/om-sagene-kirke/
  2. ↑ https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/sandar-church/21/
  3. ↑ Philpott, Don (1991). The Visitor's Guide to Norway. Moorland. Page 76. ISBN 9780861904242.
  4. ↑ Davidsen, Roger (2008). Et Sted i Sandefjord. Sandar Historielag. Page 352. ISBN 978829945675.
  5. ↑ Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (1985). Sandefjord: A modern city with vast potential. Grafisk Studio. Page 56. ISBN 82-90636-00-8.
  6. ↑ https://www.visitvestfold.com/en/product/?TLp=3732

Coordinates: 59°08′03″N 10°13′35″E / 59.1343°N 10.2265°E / 59.1343; 10.2265


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