Åkra Church
Kvinnherad, NO
Åkra church in Kvinnherad is a wooden church built in 1735. The church has a long plan and 225 seats.
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Kvinnherad, NO
Åkra church in Kvinnherad is a wooden church built in 1735. The church has a long plan and 225 seats.
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