Kerkje Westhem
Westhem
Between Blauwhuis and IJlst, along the ancient winding dikes that protected people in ancient times against the Middelzee, you can find the church of Westhem.
Between Blauwhuis and IJlst, along the ancient winding dikes that protected people in ancient times against the Middelzee, you can find the church of Westhem. The church, located on the terp (an artificial mound) is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew and is called the Bartholomew's Church.
The church has witnessed many events. In the fourteenth century, Catholic services were held there, but later the church became Protestant. Around 1450, the church was damaged during conflicts between the Schieringers and the Vetkopers, and there was also a fire. In 1708, the church was demolished and rebuilt, while the church in the winter tower made of monastery bricks was preserved. The Ykema family played an important role in the reconstruction. With the arrival of the French around 1795, the family coats of arms on the existing tombstones were destroyed under the motto of equality.
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Mummy Crypt in Wiuwert
Mummy Crypt in Wiuwert
In 1765, carpenters working in St Nicholas Church in Wiuwert had the fright of their lives when they unexpectedly came across seven perfectly preserved bodies in the crypt. The carpenters fled from the church in panic.
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St Maurice Church in IJlst
St Maurice Church in IJlst
The St Maurice church we see in IJlst today was designed by the architect J. Ankringa and built in 1830. The beautifully carved wooden pulpit made in 1672 was originally installed in the previous church on this site, as was the baptismal screen.
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St Martin’s Church Fresco
St Martin’s Church Fresco
While restoration work was being carried out at St Martin’s Church in Boazum, a remarkable fresco was discovered. The 12th-century church is one of the oldest Roman churches in Friesland. The fresco is very unusual in that it shows Jesus without a beard.
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Johannes de Doperkerk Parrega
Johannes de Doperkerk Parrega
Als een lang bebouwingslint strekt het dorp Parrega zich uit langs de Workumer Trekvaart. Op een terpachtige plek, halverwege dit lint, ligt de Johannes de Doperkerk, omringd door een kerkhof.
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Sint-Johanneskerk Burgwerd
Sint-Johanneskerk Burgwerd
Deze van oorsprong romanogotische kerk is omgeven door een ringgracht. Zowel kerk als toren zijn flink verbouwd waardoor de middeleeuwse uitstraling m...
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Church of Hindeloopen
Church of Hindeloopen
The Hindeloopen skyline is dominated by its church, called Grote Kerk, visible from many miles away. The old church of Hindeloopen was destroyed during the Eighty Years’ War, in 1570.
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Grutte Tsjerke Church in Sloten
Grutte Tsjerke Church in Sloten
The late-Gothic Protestant church in Sloten was built in 1647 on the site where the St John's Chapel once stood.
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St Laurence Church in Echten
St Laurence Church in Echten
The St Laurence Church in Echten has a rich history and stands out due to its somewhat isolated position in the landscape.
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Sint Joriskerk Dedgum
Sint Joriskerk Dedgum
De oude kerk in het kleine terpdorp Dedgum werd in 1889 gesloopt en nog datzelfde jaar zag de nieuwe het licht, een eenvoudige kerk met een ranke toren. Voor een uitzicht dat reikt tot aan het IJsselmeer mag je de toren beklimmen.
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Hobbe van Baerdt Church in Joure
Hobbe van Baerdt Church in Joure
This church is named after Hobbe van Baerdt, who, as ‘grietman’ (a kind of mayor), presided over the former municipality of Haskerland from 1615 to 1650. The lettering on the decorative pediment over the door says ‘Mr Gritman Hobbe van Baerdt 1644'.
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