The Mariakerk: A Historic Church in Krewerd, Netherlands

The Mariakerk is a church located in Krewerd, Netherlands, whose name "Mariakerk" translates to "Mary Church" in English.

The church has been present in Krewerd for centuries, with the exact date of its construction unknown but believed to have been built in the 12th century.

• Over the years, the Mariakerk has undergone several renovations and expansions, with the most significant being in the 17th century.

The architectural style of the Mariakerk is primarily Gothic, with some elements of Romanesque architecture.

The church's exterior features a combination of stone and brickwork, while its interior boasts intricate stone carvings, stained-glass windows, and ornate furnishings.

1. The Mariakerk is also the romanogotische dorpskerk (Romanesque-Gothic parish church) of the village Krewerd in the municipality of Eemsdelta in the Dutch province of Groningen.
2. It stands on a raised cemetery and is particularly famous for the presence of the oldest organ in Groningen, dating back to 1531, as well as the only gemetselde (stone-set) choir gallery in the Netherlands.