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Important neoclassical church building with tower. Built as Mennonite Meeting House. One of the rare Mennonite church buildings with a tower.

In 2006 the church of Vierhuizen won the first prize in the television program "De Restauratie". This tufa church has been modified many times and also rebuilt and rescued several times.

Fish are fully present in this church: on one of the windvanes, on the pulpit and on the lectern. The Christian symbol is also the symbol of the former fishing village.

Reconstruction church with roof turret,

"When you marry in Wirdum, you will marry in the middle of the green, the peace and the space. No crowds and noises, here you can hear the birds and you can really enjoy the church organ."

The Late Roman cross basilica with its cloister mops is the oldest brick church in the Netherlands. Its history as a monastery makes Wittewierum a special place.

The interior of this church breathes the atmosphere of the 19th century with some elements from earlier times. The most remarkable interior piece is the 16th century pulpit, which has a late Gothic cockpit with several painted panels, depicting the scourging of Christ, Christ for Pilate and the Crucifixion.

This is one of the oldest churches in the province. The visible Romanesque features are in the tower: niches of different sizes. Little is visible in the vessel, among other things, due to the large arched windows and plastering.

It is believed that the church of Zuurdijk dates back to at least 1287, but building traces that have been found suggest that the church could be about fifty years older. In 1849 the hall church was thoroughly renovated, and much of the medieval character was lost. Originally there were brick vaults, of which arch forms are still recognizable in the wall.

Church center. Modern church without tower. Built as Dutch Reformed Church. The center has been renovated and remodeled to better fit the current era. The large facade with colored glass is striking. New carpeting has been installed and the pews have been upholstered. The church now has 800 seats and can be expanded to 1000 seats by adding the back room to the church. The church was reopened on Saturday, November 8, 2014.