Sint-Joriskerk, Bredevoort

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Sint-Joriskerk, Bredevoort

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Sint-Joriskerk, Bredevoort, Medieval church in Bredevoort, Netherlands.

The Sint-Joriskerk features a single nave with late Gothic architecture, a wooden barrel vault, and a bell tower above the western facade.

The church foundations date back to 1316, and after destruction in 1597 during the Siege of Bredevoort, reconstruction began in 1599.

The church houses an oak rococo pulpit from 1762, complete with copper reading desk and 18th-century gravestones embedded in the floor.

The church holds regular religious services and functions as a concert venue for the Sint Joris concert series throughout the year.

The weathervane depicts Saint George and the dragon, representing the patron saint of soldiers, knights, and weapon smiths.

Location: Aalten

Inception: 1316

GPS coordinates: 51.94315,6.61743

Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:32

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