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.

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Founded: 1225
Category: Religious sites in Netherlands

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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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