Sint-Martinuskerk, Reformed church in Ferwert, Netherlands
Sint-Martinuskerk is a Reformed church with a single nave and a tower capped by a saddle roof, fitted with three bells of different ages. The choir section houses a burial vault and the interior contains a wooden pulpit from the 17th century with baptismal features.
The church was built around 1500 and has served the local community since its foundation. Major restoration work in 1926 and 1934 under architect Hendrik Hindriks Kramer renewed key structural and functional elements while preserving the core design.
The interior reflects how local people have shaped this space through generations, visible in handcrafted details and furnishings used in daily worship. The carved wooden seating and baptismal features show the mark of community life embedded in the building itself.
The church is centrally located in the village and easy to reach on foot, with regular Protestant services held throughout the year. Visitors can view the interior details either during services or by arrangement for group visits.
The church organ incorporates pipes salvaged from an older Arp Schnitger instrument, mounted in a case built by Adema in 1866. This combination shows how musical heritage was preserved and repurposed across different periods.
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