Nederland - Alkmaar, kaasmarkt
Nederland - Alkmaar, Waag
Nederland - Petten/Camperduin, Hondsbossche Duinen
Nederland - Petten, Palendorp
Nederland - Enkhuizen
Nederland - Enkhuisen, Zuiderzeemuseum
Nederland - Enkhuizen, Vogelhoeksmolen
Nederland - Veessen, Tolbrug
Nederland - Wijhe, De Gelder
Nederland - Wijhe, Wijhese Molen
Nederland - Stevensweert, Hompesche Molen
Nederland - Voerendaal, Kasteel Cortenbach
Nederland - Epen, Volmolen
Nederland - Epen, Geuldal
Nederland - ’s-Graveland, Trompenburgh
Nederland - Mechelen, Bovenste Molen
Nederland - Heerlen, Kasteel TerWorm
Slide show: Five Dutch Castles / Vijf Nederlandse…
Slide show: Dutch Windmills
Slide show: Beautiful Greece
Nederland - ‘s-Graveland, Gooilust
Nederland - ‘s-Graveland, buitenplaatsen
Nederland - Het Gooi
Nederland - Alkmaar, Molen van Piet
Nederland - Alkmaar, stadhuis
Nederland - Fort bij Spijkerboor
Nederland - Krommeniedijk, kerk
Nederland - Krommenie, De Woudaap
Nederland - Akersloot, De Oude Knegt
Nederland - De Rijp
Nederland - Graft, stadhuis
Nederland - Uitgeest, Tweede Broekermolen
Nederland - Apeldoorn, De Parken
Nederland - Spaarndam
Nederland - Kerk van Ezinge
Nederland - Muiderslot, tuin
Nederland - Muiden, Muiderslot
Nederland - Apeldoorn, Park Berg & Bos
Nederland – Apeldoorn, Paleis Het Loo tuin
Nederland - Neerijnen, Hervormde kerk
Germany - Wurmlinger Kapelle
Nederland - Zoutkamp
Nederland - Den Ham, Kerkje Harkema
Nederland - De Onlanden
Nederland - Roderwolde, Woldzigt
Location
Lat, Lng:
You can copy the above to your favourite mapping app.
Address: unknown
You can copy the above to your favourite mapping app.
Address: unknown
See also...
" A la découverte du BENELUX // Die BENELUX - Länder entdecken"
" A la découverte du BENELUX // Die BENELUX - Länder entdecken"
Keywords
Authorizations, license
-
Visible by: Everyone -
All rights reserved
-
864 visits
Nederland - Alkmaar, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk


The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk (Great or St. Lawrence Church) is the largest medieval church building in the city centre of Alkmaar. It was already called Grote Kerk during its construction because of its size. The church is traditionally the largest and tallest church building in Alkmaar and has always been praised as the city's jewel. Originally, the building was dedicated to Saint Lawrence.
The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, dates back to the 10th century. Originally there was a smaller wooden church, which was destroyed by fire in the 11th century. The same happened with a next church. At the end of the 15th century it was decided to build a larger church. The church building was designed by architect Anthonius Kelderman (Mechelen, Belgium) in the style of the Brabant Gothic. The construction took place between 1470 and 1511. Originally it was a Catholic church, but after the Reformation in 1573 it became the centre of Protestant worship.
Alkmaar's Grote Kerk is renowned for its organs. The most famous is the little choir organ from 1511. The larger organ is one of the most famous, significant and beautiful organs in the world. It was built by Jacobus Caltus van Hagerbeer, finished in 1645 (PiP4). Another highlight of the interior is the triptych by Pauline Bakker (PiP5). This was made in 2004 for the 750th anniversary of Alkmaar, with scenes from its history. Form and size are derived from the famous triptych (1542) by Maerten van Heemskerk, which was sold to Sweden in 1581.
Since 1996 the building has no religious function any longer. Currently the church is owned by a foundation (Stichting tot Behoud van Monumentale Kerken in Alkmaar). The building is a museum (free of charge) with attention to the history of the church and is also used for weddings, concerts and other cultural activities.
The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, dates back to the 10th century. Originally there was a smaller wooden church, which was destroyed by fire in the 11th century. The same happened with a next church. At the end of the 15th century it was decided to build a larger church. The church building was designed by architect Anthonius Kelderman (Mechelen, Belgium) in the style of the Brabant Gothic. The construction took place between 1470 and 1511. Originally it was a Catholic church, but after the Reformation in 1573 it became the centre of Protestant worship.
Alkmaar's Grote Kerk is renowned for its organs. The most famous is the little choir organ from 1511. The larger organ is one of the most famous, significant and beautiful organs in the world. It was built by Jacobus Caltus van Hagerbeer, finished in 1645 (PiP4). Another highlight of the interior is the triptych by Pauline Bakker (PiP5). This was made in 2004 for the 750th anniversary of Alkmaar, with scenes from its history. Form and size are derived from the famous triptych (1542) by Maerten van Heemskerk, which was sold to Sweden in 1581.
Since 1996 the building has no religious function any longer. Currently the church is owned by a foundation (Stichting tot Behoud van Monumentale Kerken in Alkmaar). The building is a museum (free of charge) with attention to the history of the church and is also used for weddings, concerts and other cultural activities.
Mikus, Günter Klaus, Marije Aguillo, cp_u and 64 other people have particularly liked this photo
- Keyboard shortcuts:
Jump to top
RSS feed- Latest comments - Subscribe to the comment feeds of this photo
- ipernity © 2007-2025
- Help & Contact
|
Club news
|
About ipernity
|
History |
ipernity Club & Prices |
Guide of good conduct
Donate | Group guidelines | Privacy policy | Terms of use | Statutes | In memoria -
Facebook
Twitter
Have a nice week
Je vous souhaite une belle journee.
Superb photography as always!
The exterior and interior details reveal a beautiful church to visit with great interest
Many thanks also for your note, always so attractive
Blijf gezond.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Wierd Folkersma clubFreundliche Grüße einen guten Abend und bleib gesund
Erich
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Rosalyn HilborneMost beautiful details shown in your inserts.
Thank you for the note.
Happy Sunday.
All the best
Fabio
........wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
Sign-in to write a comment.