Nieuwe Kerk Delft, Gothic church in Delft Market Square, Netherlands
The Nieuwe Kerk features a 108.75-meter tower with mechanical clock and 18 bells, standing as the second highest church tower in the Netherlands.
Construction of the church began in 1396 and reached completion in 1496, later suffering damage from a lightning strike in 1536 and a gunpowder explosion in 1654.
The church contains the tomb of William the Silent and serves as the royal burial site for the House of Orange-Nassau since the Kingdom's establishment in 1815.
The church operates from November to January on Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM, with extended hours from February through October.
Flemish scientist Simon Stevin conducted gravitational experiments from the church tower in 1586, contributing to scientific understanding of the period.
Location: Delft
Inception: 1496
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Height: 108.75 m
Address: Markt 80
Website: http://oudeennieuwekerkdelft.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.01214,4.36019
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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