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Nederland - Dordrecht, Grote of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
The Grote Kerk (Big Church) or Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe-Kerk (Our Dear Lady Church) was built between 1285 and 1470 in Brabantine Gothic style.
This Protestant church is the largest and the second oldest church in the city. The dome-vault of the Big Church is the only one in the Netherlands fully made of stone. The impressive interior is well known for its choir stalls, chapels, pulpit and several other monuments.
The tower of the church has a height of 65 meters and is never finished. Dordrecht's position in between rivers made the ground very wet and spongy and unable to support such a heavy structure. The tower started leaning over two meters, which is still visible. The tower is topped with four pointer clocks and a carillon with 67 bells, with its 52.000 kilos it is one of the largest in Europe.
This Protestant church is the largest and the second oldest church in the city. The dome-vault of the Big Church is the only one in the Netherlands fully made of stone. The impressive interior is well known for its choir stalls, chapels, pulpit and several other monuments.
The tower of the church has a height of 65 meters and is never finished. Dordrecht's position in between rivers made the ground very wet and spongy and unable to support such a heavy structure. The tower started leaning over two meters, which is still visible. The tower is topped with four pointer clocks and a carillon with 67 bells, with its 52.000 kilos it is one of the largest in Europe.
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... and excellent picture, Jaap !
Wish you a nice week end, dear friend.
Have a great weekend.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Dave HilditchCongratulations on Explore,Jaap :-)
Wow of the day
Back again to admire.
Het is jou prachtig gelukt en zie dat je ook een mooie binnenopname hebt.
Groet, Christien.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Chris10 clubGroet, Jaap
There is a monument in this church in remembrance of the painter Schotel.
A member of my family.
The Schotels came to Dordrecht during the reformation.
Originally from France, family name Duchatel, changed to Schottell, later Schotel.
All my relatives are from Dordrecht.
My grandparents owned a house across the water next to the church: Maartensgat.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Gary Schotel clubWe liked our visit to Dordrecht very much; nice old town.
HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
HBM and have a nice new week!
Best wishes
Füsun
HBM and a good new week to you
HBM und einen guten Start in die Woche, Jaap!
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