Hervormde Kerk
Hei en Boeicopseweg 46, 4126 RK Hei- en Boeicop, Netherlands
The Hervormde Kerk
The Hervormde Kerk is a church located in the town of Hei-en-Boeicop, which is part of the municipality Vijfheerenlanden in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. The current building dates back to 1856 and was designed by architect Josias Visser.
This marks the replacement of an earlier church that stood on the site since at least 1648. The Hervormde Kerk is a Protestant church affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church (Hervormde Kerk in Dutch).
Throughout its history, the church has undergone several renovations and expansions, including a major restoration project in the early 2000s.
- The church boasts a distinctive clock tower that rises above the surrounding buildings.
- This striking architectural feature is an iconic part of Hei-en-Boeicop's skyline.
- The Hervormde Kerk is home to a beautiful organ installed in 1925. The organ is a prized possession of the church and provides a rich sonic backdrop for its religious services.
- One of the most notable features of the Hervormde Kerk is a stained-glass window depicting the martyrdom of Saint Martinus van Tours.
Please note that this information is based on publicly available data and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.
Details
Name | Hervormde Kerk |
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City/Town | Hei-en-Boeicop |
Province | Utrecht |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.9449051, 5.0815777 |
Denomination | pkn |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1648 |
Time period | Early Middle Ages |
Architect | Josias Visser |
Patron | Saint Martinus van Tours |