The Broerekerk was built in the 13th century as a monastery church of the Friars Minor. After iconoclasm, the church passed into Reformed hands in 1578, after which the abandoned monastery buildings were demolished. It served as a reformed church until 1970. The church with three naves without a tower is a ruin following a fire in 1980. The building was given a glass roof in 2006, designed by architect Jelle de Jong.
Nothing is left of the old church of Dedgum, except the gate of Aijlva from 1707 - now part of the Fries Museum. The current church of Dedgum dates from the last half of the nineteenth century - but has special elements.
Between Blauwhuis and IJlst, along the ancient winding dikes that protected the people in former times against the Middelzee, is the church of Westhem. It lies on a mound and is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew.
The church of Allingawier dates from the 17th century. The building is sober, both outside and inside. The church is part of the tourist route "Aldfaers Erf" and houses a special sound representation.
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