Grote of Jacobijnerkerk

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Grote of Jacobijnerkerk is the largest medieval church in Leeuwarden, built between 1275-1310. It was originally part of the Dominican abbey. It was badly damaged by fire in 1392. The large southern hall was added in the late 15th century and the nave enlarged in the early 16th century. The organs were made by famous Christian Müller in 1727.

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Jacobijnerkerkhof 50, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
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Founded: 1275-1310
Category: Religious sites in Netherlands

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www.grotekerkleeuwarden.nl

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

QC Bogaarts (21 months ago)
Mooi monument maar niet super bijzonder.
Herman Spaargaren (21 months ago)
Kerk met wisselexposities. Niet bijzonder interessant. Behalve misschien geschiedkundig?
Ate Atema (22 months ago)
Stond lang op ons lijstje om te bezoeken en eindelijk konden we gaan en was de kerk ook open (noodzakelijke combinatie). We hebben er zeker een uur lang rondgekeken en foto's gesmaakt. Wij waren blij.met ons bezoek (toch bijna 1,5 uur rijden).
Steff Me (22 months ago)
Nice and old church. I'd reccomend to go to an organ concert there.
Jan Bakelaar (2 years ago)
Het is lang geleden dat ik de kerst avond in de kerk mocht ervaren.en vele met mij.
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