Remigiuskerk
Kerkstraat 42, 7255 CB Hengelo, Netherlands
The Remigiuskerk
The Remigiuskerk is a Protestant church located at Kerkstraat 42, 7255 CB Hengelo, Netherlands. The church was built in 1400 and serves as a place of worship for Protestants in the area.
Architectural Features:
- A Gothic-style building with a distinctive tower and stained glass windows
- The bell tower is a notable feature of its architecture
Serving the Community:
- The church has been serving the community for over 600 years, with references to it dating back to 1152
Interior Features:
- Wall paintings of the twelve apostles, the three kings, and the saints Agatha and Margaretha, all dating from the first half of the 15th century
- The pulpit and candlesticks date back to the 17th century
Tower and Organ:
- In the 65-meter-high tower hang two bells, one from 1406 and one from 1612
- The church also features an organ built in 1894 by J. Proper, a renowned organ builder from Kampen. This organ is also a national monument, just like the church itself
Details
Name | Remigiuskerk |
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City/Town | Hengelo |
Province | Overijssel |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 52.0521898, 6.3108645 |
Denomination | protestant |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1400 |
Time period | Early Middle Ages |
Architectural style | Gothic |