Grote of Sint-Clemenskerk, Protestant church in Steenwijk, Netherlands.
Grote of Sint-Clemenskerk is a Protestant church in Steenwijk with an 86 meter tower visible across the entire region. The building is constructed of brick and displays building methods from different periods.
The building began around 900 as a wooden structure and gradually developed into a stone and brick church over centuries. Its current form took shape in the 15th century after the original tower was destroyed in a 1558 storm.
The interior displays vault paintings from 1633 that reflect the artistic heritage of the Protestant Reformation. These works show how religious faith and artistic skill came together during this period.
The church sits at the intersection of Goeman Borgesiusstraat and Kerkstraat in central Steenwijk. Visitors can attend regular services or explore the building's architecture at convenient times.
From 1907 to 1914, the tower served as Steenwijk's water tower before a new spire was installed. This dual function shows how important the building was to the town's development.
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