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Hof, NO
The church of Vassås was built around 1200. When it was rebuilt in 1846, the church hall was given galleries along the west and north walls, but the north was demolished in 1905. The hexagonal pulpit from 1588 is one of the oldest in Vestfold.
Gouda, NL
Interesting modern church without a tower. Built as a Reformed Church (Liberated)
Rotterdam, NL
Modern rectangular hall church without tower, built as Evangelical Lutheran (Reconstruction) church for Rotterdam-South, near the Zuidplein. Functional complex, with the church hall on one floor, and ancillary rooms on the ground floor. Out of use as Evangelical Lutheran Vaste Burchtkerk in 1983 or 1984. From 1983 in use by the Full Gospel Community Vaste Burcht. Possibly also, at one time, EvG Exodus.
Haarlem, NL
Modern church. Out of use as Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1978.
Västerås, SE
Västerås Cathedral was built in the 13th century and inaugurated in 1271, but countless extensions followed until 1517. The tower spire and the exterior roof took on their present appearance during reconstruction after the fire in the 1690s. The exterior in general and the interior are characterised to a large extent by refurbishments in 1856-61, 1896-98 and 1958-61.
Västergarn, SE
Västergarn Church is one of the 92 medieval churches on the island of Gotland.
Västerhejde, SE
Västerhejde Church is one of the 92 medieval churches on the island of Gotland.
Vasto, IT
Vasto Cathedral was built in the 13th century. All that remains of the old medieval church dedicated to Santa Margherita is the façade with its 14th century portal and rose windows. In the 17th century it was dedicated to Saint Augustine and in 1808 to Saint Joseph. It was raised to the rank of cathedral in 1853.
Malmö, SE
Västra Skrävlinge Church was built between 1862 and 1863, replacing a medieval church that is believed to date back to the early 13th century. The church was designed by William Klein, the city architect of Malmö. The lower part of the tower and parts of the western wall remain from the medieval church.
Vasyl'kiv, UA
The exact period of the cemetery’s foundation is unknown. However, the oldest tombstone is dated to the early 20th century, so it can be assumed it was constructed in that period. The cemetery is not marked on old maps. The wall was erected by the ESJF in August 2015.
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