Church of Immanuel

This is the fourth church built on the site, and might be one of Norway´s today most grandiose Empire style churches. The church was built in 1833, designed by the well-known architect Christian Heinrich Grosch. He is also known for monumental buildings in Oslo, including the University on Karl Johans gate. He was given the task of rebuilding Immanuel’s Church that had deteriorated as a result of war and several fires.

The church is big and can house 900 people, it is often used as a concert-hall. 

Immanuel’s Church hides many curiosities. The floor, made from limestone quarries in Kinnekulle, Sweden, contains actual prehistoric fossils! Also, the church doesn’t have a traditional alter piece. Instead, there is a large plaster sculpture of Jesus.