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The GROTE KERK (Great Church) is also called the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady) . It was built in 1410 and is one of the finest examples of Brabantine Gothic style.The Tower is 97 metres high and one of the highest church towers in the Netherlands.
For a group of 10 or more adults, the cost is E 1.50 to enter and is well worth it. Leave a Comment
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On the place where the Grote Kerk found today used to be a small church of Breda untill the end of 12th century, in 1400 they started building the Grote Kerk. Unfortunately the tower had collapsed during a storm , and in 1468 the building of the second tower started. It took 40 years. Today the tower is almost 98 meters high, and can be seen form everywhere in Breda. It is one of the highest Church towers in the Netherlands. Leave a Comment Address: Grote Markt
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 High Gothic ceilings by Waalewiener
ceilings in the Churches were an incredible difficult .and expensive job.Scaffolds had to be erected right below the ceilings ,for the painters to restore these beautiful pieces of art .The work did get done and the results are fantastic. Leave a Comment
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 The Annunciation. by Waalewiener
Maria Messenger would be the name in English.This beautiful wall painting from the 15 th Century was discovered in this church in the beginning od the 20th Century.
I was hidden underneath the white chalked wall and re discovered. After two unsuccesful attempts of restauration the painting was almost given up in the 80 's .
In 1995 action was taken to restore this painting ,it was not easy ,the humidity had done a number on the painting and it was starting to fall apart.
Action was taken and a cheesecloth was used to put over the painting and the painting was removed and put in a wooden box and shipped to Amsterdam for restauration.
After 2 1/2 years of restauration the painting was re installed in 1998.
This process of restauration can be seen including pictures in a website
http://www.generali.nl/grotekerk/ Leave a Comment Address: Grote Kerk Breda Kerkplein 2.Phone: 076-5-21-82-67.Website: grotekerkbreda@euronet .nl
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 The Great Church by Joenes
It has been through a lot during the centuries but all the restaurations have succeeded in making the church the way it is now.
You can take a guided tour and be amazed by the beautifull organ or the graves of some of the Dutch Royal Family members.
The tower is 98 meters high and is allready to be seen from far away.
Right next to the church you will find the market and the old cityhall.
For people who love shopping after seeing a monument there are dozens of shopping streets in the very near surroundings....:-)
And have a beer or a delicious dinner at one of the many pubs and restaurants at the market and enjoy the view of The Great Church from there. Leave a Comment Directions: In the centre of Breda
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 Close up Organ. by Waalewiener
Some parts of the origional Organ can still be found in this Organ today. Leave a Comment
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 Grote Kerk Breda. by Waalewiener
A great looking church.
This church is not only great to visit but you can rent the facilities in this church .
Weddings ,Funerals Christenings , etc.
The cost of entree for a visit inside the church is as follows.
Adults Euro 1.75
Adults in a group more then 10 Euro 1.50
Children (6-14) Euro 0.75. under 6 free.
Seniors over 65 Euro 1 .25 Leave a Comment Address: Grote Kerk Kerkplein 2 Breda.Phone: 076-5 21-82-67.Directions: Centre of BredaWebsite: www,grotekerkbreda@euronet.nl
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 Grote Kerk Breda. by Waalewiener
The fantastic architecture on the outside ,and the great monuments and wall paintings inside this building are absolutely beautiful. Leave a Comment Address: Grote Kerk Kerkplein 2Phone: 076-5 21 82 67Directions: Centre of the City Breda.Website: http://www.grotekerkbreda@euronet.nl
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 Organ in Church by Waalewiener
But of course it needed to be restored and the restauration was redone in 1969.
It is now one of the largest Organs in the south Netherlands.
A company named Flentrop did the rebuilding of the Organ.The Organ has gone
through several restaurations over the years. Leave a Comment
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