Mariakerk, Uithuizermeeden, Medieval church building in Uithuizermeeden, Netherlands
Mariakerk is a medieval church building in Uithuizermeeden featuring a tower roughly 48 meters tall painted in blue and white, rising prominently above the surrounding landscape. The structure shows 13th-century architecture with later additions including a 16th-century choir and crossarms added in 1705.
The building began in the mid-13th century and underwent significant modifications over several centuries. The most notable changes were the addition of a choir in the 16th century and the extension of the crossarms in 1705.
The interior displays carved wooden panels by Jan de Rijk, with figures representing the four evangelists and virtues adorning the pulpit. These works show the skill of local craftspeople and remain a focal point when visitors step inside.
The church is located at Torenstraat 26 and easy to find thanks to its tower visible from great distances. It remains active with regular events, and visitors can explore the building and its interior features year-round.
The tower houses a bell cast in 1897 by Petit and Fritsen, still performing its original function today. The tower also preserves its original mechanical clock mechanism that continues to mark time for the community.
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