The Nieuwe Kerk

The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) is located in Middelburg, Zeeland province, Netherlands. The exact date of construction is unknown, but it's believed to have been built around 1470. The church serves as a place of worship for the Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). It follows the Protestant faith.

The church features a striking tower with a distinctive octagonal shape. The interior is characterized by a large nave and two aisles. The organ, built in the 18th century, is considered one of the most beautiful in the Netherlands.

• Originally, the Nieuwe Kerk was a 14th-century church, but after a fire in 1568, it received its current form: a simple two-aisled hall church with high pointed arch windows and unadorned pillars.
• The west façade consists of two pointed gables separated by an eight-sided bell tower.

In the 19th century, the church gained a neo-Gothic west façade, new vaults, and capitals, but these were removed during the restoration in 1900. On May 17, 1940, the church was almost completely destroyed due to war damage, but it was subsequently restored during the post-war reconstruction.

The interior has been adapted for multifunctional use between 1997 and 2001. The fixed pews with the 19th-century pulpit have been replaced by loose blue chairs and a natural stone lowered communion table. The design is by architect Johan de Koning. The 17th-century organ by Johannes Duyschot originates from the Oude Lutherse kerk in Amsterdam and was extensively restored in 2008.

The church has played an important role in Middelburg's history and cultural heritage, serving as a place of worship for parochians and housing the tower Lange Jan and the Koorkerk. The Nieuwe Kerk remains an active place of worship and a popular tourist destination.