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Martinikerk (other)
Martinikerk may refer to one of several churches in the Netherlands: * Martinikerk (Bolsward) * Martinikerk (Doesburg) * Martinikerk (Easterein), Easterein * Martinikerk (Franeker), Franeker * Martinikerk (Groningen) * Martinikerk (Sneek), Sneek Other uses * Martinikerk Rondeau ''Martinikerk Rondeau'' is a 110-minute documentary film directed by Will Fraser and produced by Fugue State Films for Boeijenga Music Publications, about the historic organs of the Dutch province of Groningen. Centred on the organ of the Marti ..., a documentary See also * St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht * St. Martin's Church (other) {{disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk (Bolsward)
St. Martin's Church (also ''Grote kerk'' or ''Martinikerk'';Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 57 West Frisian: ''Martinitsjerke'') is a Protestant church in Bolsward, Netherlands, and one of the medieval churches in Friesland. The current church was built between 1446 and 1461, the small medieval church which stood at that location previously was demolished to build the new one. The tower of the church was built in the 15th century and the gabled roof was added in the 17th century. It became a Protestant church during the Reformation. There was a major renovation which, apart from work on the tower, ended in 1955. The church is located at the Groot Kerkhof 24 in the centre of Bolsward. It was listed as a Rijksmonument in 1968. It remains in active use, with a weekly Sunday service. References Bolsward Bolsward (, West Frisian: ''Boalsert'') is a city in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Bolsward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk (Doesburg)
The Martinikerk (also ''Sint Martinuskerk'' or ''Hervormde kerk'') is a church in Doesburg, Netherlands. The church's tower is the eighth tallest in the Netherlands at . History In 1547, it was struck by lightning, heavily damaging church and tower. The tower was again damaged by French troops in 1672, the ''rampjaar''. It was once more struck by lightning in 1717 and in 1783, it became the first building in the Netherlands to be protected from lightning by a lightning rod. It was restored 1919–1930 by W. te Riele and N. de Wolf, and restored again after it was heavily damaged when retreating German troops blew up the tower in April 1945. Gallery Image:RM12981 Doesburg - Kerkstraat 4.jpg, The view from the Kerkstraat Image:Interieur, gewelfschildering van het oostelijk gewelfvlak in de zuidelijke zijbeuk - Doesburg - 20384113 - RCE.jpg, Brick ceiling Image:Interieur, overzicht van het houten netgewelf van het koor - Doesburg - 20384108 - RCE.jpg, Wooden ceiling Image:Interieu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk (Easterein)
Martinikerk may refer to one of several churches in the Netherlands: * Martinikerk (Bolsward) * Martinikerk (Doesburg) * Martinikerk (Easterein), Easterein * Martinikerk (Franeker), Franeker * Martinikerk (Groningen) * Martinikerk (Sneek), Sneek Other uses * Martinikerk Rondeau ''Martinikerk Rondeau'' is a 110-minute documentary film directed by Will Fraser and produced by Fugue State Films for Boeijenga Music Publications, about the historic organs of the Dutch province of Groningen. Centred on the organ of the Marti ..., a documentary See also * St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht * St. Martin's Church (other) {{disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easterein
Easterein () is a village in the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It is southeast of Wommels and southwest of Itens, in the middle of Bolsward, Sneek, Leeuwarden and Franeker. The center is situated on the Oosterendervaart, which connects the Wijnsevaart and the Hidaardervaart with each other. In 2019 the village had 970 residents. The village also includes the hamlets Driehuizen (uninhabited part) Meilahuizen and Schrok. Until 1955 Roodhuis was also part of Oosterend. History The age of the village is unclear, it may have originated when the island on which it was situated, also referred to as Oosterend, had been diked. This was the earliest dike. It is also thought that it was created on a mound before that, but the village itself had several elevations, whether or not they were raised. Various surrounding villages lay within the island, such as Hennaard, Itens and Lutkewierum. The village became the most important village after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk (Franeker)
Martinikerk may refer to one of several churches in the Netherlands: * Martinikerk (Bolsward) * Martinikerk (Doesburg) * Martinikerk (Easterein), Easterein * Martinikerk (Franeker), Franeker * Martinikerk (Groningen) * Martinikerk (Sneek), Sneek Other uses * Martinikerk Rondeau ''Martinikerk Rondeau'' is a 110-minute documentary film directed by Will Fraser and produced by Fugue State Films for Boeijenga Music Publications, about the historic organs of the Dutch province of Groningen. Centred on the organ of the Marti ..., a documentary See also * St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht * St. Martin's Church (other) {{disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franeker
Franeker (; ) is one of the eleven historical City rights in the Low Countries, cities of Friesland and capital of the municipality of Waadhoeke. It is located north of the Van Harinxmakanaal and about west of Leeuwarden. As of 2023, it had 13,015 inhabitants. World Heritage Site the Eise Eisinga Planetarium, established in 1781, is located in the city. History Early history Franeker was founded around 800 as a Carolingian stronghold. The name probably derives from ''Froon-acker'', meaning 'land of the lord/king'; the oldest street in the city is still called Froonacker. Beginning around the 11th century, Franeker developed into the administrative center of northern Westergoa. Franeker received City rights in the Netherlands, city rights in 1417, when it was recognised as an independent city and, through the ('Citizen's letter'), formally separated from the grietenij . Saxon period At the end of the 15th century, Albert III, Duke of Saxony, Albert, Duke of Saxony established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk (Groningen)
The Martinikerk (Martin's church) is the oldest church in Groningen, Netherlands. The church and its associated tower (the Martinitoren) are named after Saint Martin of Tours (316–397), the patron saint of the Bishopric of Utrecht to which Groningen belonged. The church was a cathedral for a short period during the first bishopric of Groningen (1559–1594). The origins of the Martinikerk are a cruciform church built in the 13th century, which was extended in the 15th and 16th centuries. It contains several 16th-century tombs and Wessel Gansfort's 18th-century tomb. Much of the wall and roof paintwork has been preserved. Of particular note is a 16th-century depiction of the life of Jesus Christ. The tower was built from 1469 till 1482, with later additions. Citizens of Groningen often refer to the tower as ''d'Olle Grieze'' (''the Old Grey One''). The original 13th-century tower was destroyed by lightning, and a new tower was built in the 15th century, also destroyed by lightn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk (Sneek)
Martinikerk may refer to one of several churches in the Netherlands: * Martinikerk (Bolsward) * Martinikerk (Doesburg) * Martinikerk (Easterein), Easterein * Martinikerk (Franeker), Franeker * Martinikerk (Groningen) * Martinikerk (Sneek), Sneek Other uses * Martinikerk Rondeau ''Martinikerk Rondeau'' is a 110-minute documentary film directed by Will Fraser and produced by Fugue State Films for Boeijenga Music Publications, about the historic organs of the Dutch province of Groningen. Centred on the organ of the Marti ..., a documentary See also * St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht * St. Martin's Church (other) {{disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sneek
Sneek (; ) is a List of cities in the Netherlands by province, city southwest of Leeuwarden and the seat of the former municipality of Sneek in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. As of 2011 it is the seat of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân (Southwest Friesland). The city had approximately 33,855 inhabitants in January 2017. Sneek is situated in Southwest Friesland, close to the Sneekermeer, and is well known for its canals, the Waterpoort (''Watergate'', the symbol of the city), and list of water sports, watersports (hosting the annual Sneekweek, the largest sailing event on inland European waterways). Sneek is one of the ''Friese elf steden'' ("Eleven cities of Friesland"). The city is very important in the southwestern part of Friesland (called the Zuidwesthoek, or ''Southwest Corner''). History History Sneek was founded in the 10th century as ''Chud'' on a sandy peninsula at the crossing site of a levee, dike with an important waterway (called the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinikerk Rondeau
''Martinikerk Rondeau'' is a 110-minute documentary film directed by Will Fraser and produced by Fugue State Films for Boeijenga Music Publications, about the historic organs of the Dutch province of Groningen. Centred on the organ of the Martinikerk, Groningen, it also includes the organs of Krewerd, Zeerijp, Loppersum, Noordwolde, Kantens, Uithuizen, Noordbroek, Nieuw-Scheemda, Der Aa-kerk, Groningen, Leens, Zandeweer, Zuidbroek, Farmsum, and Middelstum. The film includes interviews with organ builder Jürgen Ahrend, organ consultant Cor Edskes and organ builder Organ building is the profession of designing, building, restoring and maintaining pipe organs. The organ builder usually receives a commission to design an organ with a particular disposition of stops, manuals, and actions, creates a desig ... Bernhardt Edskes. It was released as part of the boxed set Pronkjuwelen in Stad en Ommeland in 2009. External links *Information about ''Martinikerk Rondeau'' D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
