Termunten Church

This late-Roman church built on a mound was once a much larger cross-church from the twelfth century. The current building consists of the choir tramp and the former crossing. The presence of the previous, larger church is still noticeable in parts of the building.

About this building

Although it is a 'leftover' church, it is still beautiful, with ornamental masonry, pointed arches, windows and round windows, both outside and inside.

Further details in the interior are the late-Roman eight-ribbed dome vaults and the exceptionally high placed piscina (nearly one and a half meters high). The early 13th century baptismal font comes from the church of Heveskes. In 1945 the 18th century organ was destroyed during fire. The current organ was built in 1864 by N.A.G. Lohman, for the Mennonite church in Noordbroek

Since 2009, the characteristic building has a broader function. From May to October, the church is open for visits every Sunday afternoon; then the tower can be climbed, with views over Ems and Dollard and a view of the vaults. Regularly, there are concerts and other events. The concert schedule can be view below.

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Church in a park

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Church

A representative of the Bishop of Münster was present at the time of commissioning the church, a long time ago. Around the year 1965 the ordination crosses came to light during a cleaning. Recently, other ancient wall paintings were discovered in the choir

Bell tower of church in a field

Heveskes Church

A church without a village, thanks to the advancing industrial area of nearby Delfzijl. The oldest part of the church dates from about 1200.

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Rysum Church

The church in Rysum dates back to the 12th century but several wooden buildings probably preceded it. In the 14th century, a brick tower was built in place of the old tower and at the beginning of the 15th century, the old nave of the church was replaced by a building with a rectangular hall attached to the tower. In 1585, according to an inscription, the church tower was fundamentally renovated. The church has one of the oldest organs in Northern Europe, dating from 1457, which can still be played.