Grote of Jacobijnerkerk

Description

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.

Address
Jacobijnerkerkhof 50, Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Established
1275-1310

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