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Nederland - Groede, Grote Kerk

Nederland - Groede, Grote Kerk
The ‘Grote Kerk’ (Big Church) in Groede was built mid 13th century and belongs to the Flemish Hall Churches. The dating and architecture of the building refers to the former unity of Zeelandic and Flemish Flanders. From the beginning of the 14th century many of this kind of churches were built along the Flemish coast. The church in Groede has a remarkable octagonal tower.

Because Groede was flooded from 1583-1613 the church suffered a lot. In 1619 the choir was restored and further recovery followed from about ten years later. From 1618 the south aisle served almost two centuries as Walloon church; around 1685 this part of the church was separated from the rest.

In 1868 the ‘Grote Kerk’ was substantially rebuilt and completely plastered on the outside. During World War II Groede was spared from bombardments as it became a ‘red cross village’ by painting a huge red cross on the tower of the church.

In 1970 the church was completely restored and plaster was removed. The building fell into a very bad condition and in 2010 a new restoration was necessary. Since then the name of the church has been changed into ‘Grote Kerk’. Nowadays it is used again for services, but also for art exhibitions and other events.

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 RHH
RHH club
Beautiful church and superb commentary, Jaap.
10 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wonderful....................
10 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Great colors for this beautiful picture !
10 years ago.
 Indira Nair
Indira Nair
The building is beautifully framed by the trees!
10 years ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
excellent report, very wel shown!!
10 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Superbe rendu..!
10 years ago.
 Clyde Sostand
Clyde Sostand
nice shot
10 years ago.
 Nico Andries
Nico Andries
It has been a long time since I was there. You made a very clear, beautiful shot. Interesting information!
10 years ago.
 Philippe_28
Philippe_28 club
Une superbe photo parfaitement documentée
10 years ago.
 Helena Ferreira
Helena Ferreira
Outstanding shot!
10 years ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
Great capture...well done.
10 years ago.
 Rita Guimaraes
Rita Guimaraes
So wonderful landscape.
I just love the tender and natural colors here.
10 years ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
schöne Aufnahme mit viel wissenswertem
10 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
very beautiful shot and what a complicate history for this lovely building !
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What an amazing history.
10 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
magnifique*****************
10 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Lovely image with great composition, interesting history.
10 years ago.
 Fantasyfan
Fantasyfan
Interesting place
9 years ago.

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