Church Garmerwolde

The original, late-Romanesque cruciform church and the free-standing tower were built at the end of the 13th century. During the Reduction of Groningen everything that reminded inhabitants of Roman Catholic worship was removed, except the piscina.

About this building

The vessel was demolished in the 19th century, but the transept, celebration and choir still remain.

On the west side, the wall remains of the vassal are still visible. On the east side there is ornamental masonry in the top facades. A single saddle roof tower completes the building. The interior, with its painted melon vaults, is well preserved and well worth viewing.

The church is rented for wedding services, funeral services, receptions, concerts and exhibitions. Yet the original function remains intact: once a month there is a reformed worship of the Protestant Congregation Garmerwolde Thesinge.

Other nearby buildings

Protestantse Kerk

This historic church is owned by the Protestant Community of Damsterboord, on the second and fourth Sunday of the month there is a service at 10:00 am. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Emmaüs

Modern church in a large expansion area in the northeast of the city of Groningen.

Landscape of a church near a river

Klooster Church

The beautiful and intriguing remnants of what was once a double monastery dedicated to Holy Felicitas can still be seen, in the remaining hall church with a semi-circular choir. From the foundation in the 13th century the church was used by the brothers and sisters of the Benedictine monastery Germania.