Martinikerk (Groningen)
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church, monument, place with historical importance
The Martinikerk or Sint Maartenskerk is mentioned as a parochial church in 1215. In the second quarter of the 13th century a Roman crosschurch was built. Around 1450-1460 a start was made for a bigger gothic choir. In 1545, the walls of the choir had to be painted again in occasion of the visit to Groningen by the landguardian Maria of Hungary. During the painting and others cleaning activities two workers that were hoisted up in the choir, fell dead on the altar. Wallpaintings were found in 1923 under the white layers, and also later, during restaurations, wallpaintings were made visible.
Wikipedia article: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinikerk_(Groningen)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 53°13'10"N 6°34'7"E
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- Church of Harkema 10 km
- Reformed church of Sappemeer 16 km
- Zevenhuizen 18 km
- Church and cemetery of Muntendam 22 km
- Church and cemetery Meeden 26 km
- General Cemetery 27 km
- Kerk en begraafplaats Midwolda 29 km
- Church and cemetery Westerlee 29 km
- Church with cemetery 33 km
- Binnenstad 0.3 km
- Binnenstad-Oost 0.3 km
- Groningen (municipality) 0.4 km
- Hortusbuurt 0.6 km
- Schildersbuurt 1.2 km
- Oranjewijk 1.4 km
- Zeeheldenwijk 1.5 km
- Kostverloren 1.6 km
- Paddepoel 2.2 km
- Groningen (province) 8.5 km