Sint-Martinuskerk
De Oude Schut 24, 6001 JN Weert, Netherlands
Sint-Martinuskerk (St. Martin's Church) in Weert, Netherlands
The current building of the Sint-Martinuskerk dates back to the 15th century, although there has been a church on this site since the 12th century.
De Oude Schut 24, 6001 JN Weert, Netherlands
- The church is a Gothic-Renaissance style building with a distinctive tower and a richly decorated interior. It features a long nave, a transept, and a choir.
- Some notable features of the church include its beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and a magnificent organ.
The Sint-Martinuskerk is an active place of worship for the Protestant community in Weert. Services are held regularly throughout the week.
Visitors are welcome to explore the church and admire its stunning architecture and beautiful artwork. Guided tours can be arranged upon request.
- The Sint-Martinuskerk is the main church and dekenale stadskerk of Weert.
- The church is in use for the Roman-Catholic worship service and is dedicated to St. Martinus.
The Sint-Martinuskerk in Weert is, like the Grote of Michaëlskerk in Zwolle, a so-called hallenkerk. It are the only two still existing examples of this type of building in late Gothic style in the Netherlands.
The building belongs to the Top 100 of the Rijksdienst voor de Monumentenzorg particularly due to the exceptional quality of the detailed and colorful vaulted painting; one of the largest consecutive late Gothic vaulted paintings in the Netherlands.
Details
Name | Sint-Martinuskerk |
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City/Town | Weert |
Province | Limburg |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.2535501, 5.7078275 |
Denomination | roman catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1400 |
Time period | early middle ages |
Architectural style | Gothic-Renaissance |
Patron | St. Martin |