The Magnuskerk

The Magnuskerk is a church located in Bellingwolde, Netherlands. It was built in the early 13th century, specifically between 1220 and 1235. It is one of the oldest churches in the Netherlands and is considered a significant cultural heritage site.

• Saint Magnus, who was a bishop of Friesland in the 8th century, was canonized as a saint in 1101.
• The church is named after Saint Magnus.

The Magnuskerk is known for its unique architecture, which combines elements of Romanesque and Gothic styles.

1. Originally built in the 14th century, the church was severely damaged by the expansion of the Dollard and completely renewed in 1527.
2. The church received a Late Gothic appearance with a narrowed three-sided closed choir.
3. The original building had undergone several restorations and renovations over the centuries, including a major restoration project in the 19th century.

Today, the Magnuskerk is an important cultural landmark and tourist attraction in the Netherlands. Visitors can explore the church's interior and admire its stunning stained-glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and ornate furnishings.

• The church was built in 1929, during which the white plaster layer from the exterior walls was removed.
• The church organ was constructed in 1797 by Heinrich Hermann Freytag and Frans Casper Snitger.
• The pulpit was built in 1660 by master-cabinetmaker Christopher.

1. A standalone tower whose foundation dates back to 1720 and the upper part to 1909 houses two historic bells, cast in 1697 and one cast in 2016.
2. The mechanical clock mechanism in the tower dates back to the 17th century and is older than the tower itself.

The church has a standalone tower whose foundation dates back to 1720 and the upper part to 1909. Two historic bells are housed in the tower, cast in 1697 and one cast in 2016. The mechanical clock mechanism in the tower dates back to the 17th century and is older than the tower itself.

• A sandstone grave slab from the 12th or 13th century lies on the first floor of the tower.