Doopsgezinde Kerk
Extension in 1853 and 1932. Renovated in 1963.
Extension in 1853 and 1932. Renovated in 1963.
Reconstruction church without tower. From 1964 to 1974 also in use on Sundays by the Reformed Church. This church association then moved to Groningen, Floresplein 30 - Magnalia Dei Church .
The Martinikerk is the main church of the city of Groningen. During excavations during the last restoration, remains were found in the nave, which indicate a first wooden church around the year 800. Around the year 1000, the first stone church was located at the Martinikerkhof. This was a single-aisled Romanesque church made of tuff. Remains of this were also found during the last restoration. The church originated from a three-aisled cruciform church from the 13th century, which was enlarged and extended westwards in the 15th-16th century and provided with a new choir with ambulatory in 1450-1460. On the north side of the choir, a two-aisled chapel with a floor and sacristy. Nave and choir completely vaulted in stone.
The light that shines through the large windows of this high rising church emphasises the gothic structure inside.