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Dordrecht is the oldest city in the Netherlands and its church has foundations that are believed to be from around 1285. It took centuries to finish this masterpiece and many restorations have taken place since. The Grote Kerk is also one of the largest in the Netherlands: 108 meters in length (including the tower) and 24 meters in height. There are 21 chapels surrounding the mainframe.
Opening times April-October, Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm
November-March, Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm
Entrance Church free (1euro donation includes brochure and access to Tower) Directions: Near the old harbor.
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The Grote Kerk's Tower is a bit of a challenge, but 275 steps will get you the most magnificient view over Dordrecht.
The first thing you pass on your way up is the big bell at 163 steps. A little further up is Europe's largest carillion at 194 steps. The carillion has 67 small bells.
Don't go up when the bell strikes, like I did accidentely, pretty deafening! Directions: Near the old harbor.
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The view from the top is well worth the climb. Specially if you did the walk through town first, so you can focus on where is what. The tower is leaning slightly, so hold on tight!
I think being this close to the clock itself was pretty amazing.... Directions: Near the old harbor.
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Inside the Grote Kerk are some beautiful stained glass windows.
(For opening times see my Gothic Lady tip) Directions: Near the old harbor.
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The Grote Kerk is an astonishing piece of art. Take a closer look and you'll discover amazing details.
For opening times see my Gothic Lady tip Directions: Near the old harbor.
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 Dordrecht: Grote Kerk by OlafS
Oh, do you see that building in front of the church? If not, click on the picture for a better look. Looks old, doesn't it? Only, it doesn't stand there for that long. It used to be in Rotterdam, but when that city decided it no longer had room for it (as it did with many old buildings) in 1969 it was deconstructed and, minus its bottom part, rebuilt in Dordrecht in an altered form. There are more buildings in Dordrecht that are younger than they seem, or at least used to be somewhere else not very long ago. I think a building stops being old when it leaves the place where it used to stand, but in Dordrecht it does add to the atmosphere. They could have built some really modern buildings instead too. I think I like this better. Leave a Comment
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 by Kozzmozz
The best way to visit this citycentre is by foot, so take a walk and discover the hidden alleys, patio's and little streets..... Leave a Comment Address: All over the city-centre.
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 by KozzmozzLeave a Comment Address: In the ancient city-centre.
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 by eden_teuling
SO VERY REWARDING........ Leave a Comment Directions: this tower, 323 steps and 75 meters in height, is clearly visible......Other Contact: April through June and September
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