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Sint-Georgiuskerk

Stitswerderweg 8, 9999 XJ Stitswerd, Netherlands

The Sint-Georgiuskerk

The Sint-Georgiuskerk is a church located in Stitswerd, Het Hogeland, Groningen, Netherlands. The exact date of the church's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built around 1225-1250.

A Brick Gothic Church

The Sint-Georgiuskerk is a brick Gothic church with a rectangular shape and a tower on the west side. The nave is about 42 meters long and has three bays. The church also features a choir, a sacristy, and a crypt.

A Place of Worship

The church serves as a place of worship for the local community and hosts various events throughout the year. The Sint-Georgiuskerk is a Protestant church, specifically a Dutch Reformed church (Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk).

  1. The belltower stands at about 40 meters tall and features two bells: one weighs around 1,200 kilograms, while the other weighs approximately 800 kilograms.
  2. The church has a beautiful stone altar, wooden pews, and stained glass windows.
  • It also hosts an annual Christmas market and a spring flower festival.

Details

NameSint-Georgiuskerk
City/TownStitswerd
ProvinceGroningen
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates53.3610926, 6.5987579
Denomination
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1250
Time periodearly middle ages
Architectural styleGothic
PatronGeorgius
Websitehttps://www.kerkstitswerd.nl/