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De Morgenster

Weegbree 9, 9861 ES Grootegast, Netherlands

De Morgenster Church

De Morgenster is a church located in Grootegast, Netherlands.

De Morgenster Church was built in the 14th century as a Catholic parish church.

  • The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built around 1350-1400.

The church has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries.

  1. A Gothic-style building with a rectangular shape and a single nave.
  2. A tower with a pointed spire and a distinctive steeple.

The interior features:

  • Wooden ceiling
  • Stone walls adorned with medieval frescoes
  • A beautiful organ, dating back to the 17th century.

De Morgenster Church is an important cultural and historical landmark in Grootegast and the surrounding region.

  • It has been declared a national monument by the Dutch government.
  • It is listed as a Grade I monument on the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) register.

The church is still an active place of worship for the local community and is open to visitors during certain hours.

  1. It has undergone several restoration projects in recent years to preserve its historic integrity and ensure its continued survival for future generations.

Details

NameDe Morgenster
City/TownGrootegast
ProvinceGroningen
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates53.2072359, 6.2688274
Denominationreformed
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
OperatorNederlandse Gereformeerde Kerken (NGK)
Year of construction1400
Time periodEarly Middle Ages
Architectural styleGothic
PatronUnknown
Websitehttps://www.ngkgrootegast.nl/