Nicolaïkerk

Appingedam, Netherlands

The Nicolaïkerk is a Romano-Gothic hall church built in 1225. It was enlarged several times during the following centuries. The current bell tower dates from 1835. The church has a rare organs built in 1744 by Albertus Antoni Hinsz. There are also medieval frescoes in the walls, which were revealed in the 1950s.

References:

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Address

Wijkstraat 36, Appingedam, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 1225
Category: Religious sites in Netherlands

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Milen Antonov (3 years ago)
Fantastic

Tjerk Bos (5 years ago)
A very beautiful church, you should have seen this up close!

Wouter van der Mark (5 years ago)
Prachtige klassieke kerk in een prachtig (kleine) stad

Kerstin Soederblom (6 years ago)
Beautiful church!

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