Eyrarbakkakirkja
Historic 1890 timber church in Eyrarbakki with a royal-painted altarpiece.
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About Eyrarbakkakirkja
Historic 1890 timber church in Eyrarbakki with a royal-painted altarpiece.
See a well-preserved village church closely tied to Eyrarbakki's late-19th-century growth.
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Eyrarbakkakirkja was built when the growing village needed its own church instead of relying on neighbouring Stokkseyri. The church remains an active place of worship and contains several historic furnishings. Visitors should respect services and any current access arrangements.
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Eyrarbakkakirkja was inaugurated in December 1890.
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