Jorwert Church

Jorwert, Netherlands

Saint Radboud’s church in Jorwert is an early 12th-century Romanesque church with a long round closed choir and a late 12th-century tower. The church is largely built of tuffstone. In 1951 the tower collapsed, soon after it, it was rebuilt. The monumental Pipe organ of the church was built in 1799 by Albertus van Gruisen.

References:

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Address

Maliebaan 2, Jorwert, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Netherlands

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hielke de Groot (10 months ago)
Statues of saints in the beautiful church bought for next to nothing. Great atmosphere and what a wide choice.. and what a nice village Jorwert is. God has not disappeared from Jorwert at all. His "signature" is clearly visible. What a peaceful village. Geert Mak was wrong. God is clearly present here.

Willem W. (16 months ago)
Beautiful originally Romanesque church, beautifully situated in Jorwerd. Beautiful headstones and oak pulpit candle and hourglass stand.

Evelyne capel (18 months ago)
Beautiful old church, walking tour, wonderful. Look at the website for info. Really worth it.

Gea van Wieren (2 years ago)
Good place to be here.

Nico Van Der Wal (2 years ago)
Church and inn in Jorwert. Very cool village with a notary's house with tui behind it. A play is staged in that garden every year. Frisian style: elm loft stuff.

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