Marekerk

Leiden, Netherlands

The Marekerk church was designed by the city architect Arent van ’s-Gravesande in 1639-1649, who also designed the Bibliotheca Thysiana on Rapenburg 25. It was opened in 1649. The main entrance was designed by Jacob van Campen in 1659. The organ was built by Pieter de Swart around 1560 for the choir of the Pieterskerk and it was moved to the Marekerk in 1733 and enlarged by Rudolph Garrels. It was restored in 1966 by Flentrop Orgelbouw.

The carillon has a church bell by C. Wegewaert from 1647, with a diameter of 202.7 cm and it has a bell by Francois Hemony from 1663 with a diameter of 98.6 cm. The mechanical clock in the tower is by B. Eijsbouts in 1941, an electric winding mechanism was added later.

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Address

Lange Mare 48, Leiden, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 1639-1649
Category: Religious sites in Netherlands

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ruxandra Luca (3 years ago)
Been here for an organ concert. Enjoyed it. The player was an electrical engineer from Eindhoven too. The church itself is on the small side, but nice.

David Iwanow (5 years ago)
Very warm and comfortable inside on a cold wet day

Barry M (6 years ago)
Beautiful place to sing!

Jan Arden (6 years ago)
Historic building very nice

Natalia M (6 years ago)
Very beautiful!

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