The Nicolaaskerk (St. Nicholas Church)

The Nicolaaskerk is a historic church located in the town of Wesepe, Netherlands. The church was built in the 12th century and has undergone several renovations over the centuries.

The Nicolaaskerk is known for its beautiful Gothic architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church also houses several important artifacts, including a medieval organ and a number of paintings from the Dutch Masters era.

The church has played an important role in the community for centuries, serving as a place of worship and cultural events. Today, it continues to be an important part of Wesepe's heritage and culture, attracting visitors from all over the world.

• Interesting Facts about the Nicolaaskerk:

1. The church was built in the 12th century on the site of a earlier chapel.
2. The original church was destroyed by fire in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 15th century.
3. The church's tower was added in the 17th century and features a distinctive clock face.
4. The Nicolaaskerk is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, which date back to the 16th century.
5. The church houses a medieval organ that dates back to the 14th century.
6. The church has been renovated several times over the centuries, including a major restoration project in the late 19th century.

The Nicolaaskerk in Wesepe is a 14th-century Gothic hall church. The church was first mentioned in 1348 and belonged to the parish of Wijhe until 1371. Since then, Wesepe has been an independent parish.

1. In the church stands a partially 13th-century baptismal font of Bentheimer sandstone.
2. The organ was built in 1876 by H.G. Holtgräve from Deventer. It originally stood in the Doopsgezinde Church in Deventer and was moved to Wesepe in 1894.

The bell tower contains two bells. The oldest dates back to 1502, while the youngest, cast by Deventer bellfounder Gerhard Schimmel, dates back to 1699. It was restored in 2016. Restorations of the church itself took place in 1938 (choir), 1950/51 (rest of the church), and 2003/04 (roof).

The church has been used by the Protestant Community Wesepe, part of the PKN, since its early days as a Reformed church.