Giske Church, Giske Island

Name: Giske Church
Address: Giske Island, Norway

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Giske Church is a 12th-century marble parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the island of Giske, about 10 kilometres northwest of the town of Ålesund. It is the main church for the Giske parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre. The white marble church was built in a long church design in the 12th century using plans drawn up by an unknown architect. The church seats about 125 people. The church is open for guided tours during the summer season. ()

Local name: Giske kirke Completed: XII centuryCapacity: 125Coordinates: 62°29'55"N, 6°3'1"E

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Nearby attractions include: Atlanterhavsparken, Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund kirke, Volsdalen Church.

2.7 miSE
Aquarium with many cold water species
Atlanterhavsparken, Ålesund
70 min walk • Nestled in the rugged beauty of Ålesund, Norway, Atlanterhavsparken stands out as a premier aquatic experience, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into the marine life of the North Atlantic. This unique zoo specializes in the underwater world, providing a home for...
3.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Art gallery
Jugendstilsenteret, Ålesund
96 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ålesund, a city known for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture, lies the Jugendstilsenteret, a museum dedicated to showcasing this exquisite style. Housed in the former Swan Pharmacy building, which itself is an emblem of...
3.6 miSE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Ålesund kirke, Ålesund
92 min walk • Ålesund Kirke, or Ålesund Church, is a notable landmark in the picturesque coastal city of Ålesund, Norway. This elegant place of worship, completed in 1909, stands as a testament to the city's resilience and architectural heritage, particularly following the great...
4.8 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Volsdalen Church, Ålesund
123 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Ålesund, Norway, Volsdalen Church stands as a serene place of worship and a fine example of modern church architecture. Built in 1974, the church is relatively young compared to the historic stave churches of Norway, yet it holds its...
2.6 miE
Church
Valderøy Church, Valderøya
66 min walk • Valderøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the village of Nordstrand on the island of Valderøya. It is the church for the Valderøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Giske Bridge
28 min walk • The Giske Bridge is a concrete beam bridge between the islands of Valderøya and Giske in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The bridge is 552 metres long, the longest span is 52 metres, and the maximum clearance to the sea is 17 metres. The bridge has 11 spans.
2.9 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Alnes Lighthouse, Godøya
74 min walk • Alnes lighthouse was established in 1852 to guide fishing boats safely to the harbor of the small fishing community of Alnes on Godøy island on the west coast of Norway.
4.7 miN
Area
Giske Wetlands System, Vigra Island
121 min walk • The Giske Wetlands System is a Ramsar site located in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It consists of six separate protected areas: two nature reserves and four wildlife sanctuaries.
2.4 miSW
Church
Godøy Chapel, Godøya
61 min walk • Godøy Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Sunndal Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the small island of Godøy. It is an annex chapel in the Giske parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre. The stone chapel was built in 1953 using plans drawn up by the architect O.S.
4.6 miN
Church
Vigra Church, Vigra Island
117 min walk • Vigra Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haram Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Vigra, about 3 kilometres southwest of the village of Roald.
3.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Kvalsund ship, Ålesund
94 min walk • The Kvalsund ship is a late 7th century rowing ship, discovered embedded in a marsh on Kvalsund in Herøy, Møre og Romsdal near Ålesund in 1920, along with a smaller rowboat called Kvalsundferingen.