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The current Cathedral of Reggio Calabria was built in 1908, in the neo-Romanesque style, after having been completely destroyed by the Messina earthquake. The first church was built around 300 AD on the ruins of a Greek Apollo temple.

The existence of the Reggio Emilia Cathedral is first documented in the mid-9th century, but it must have existed as early as the 5th century. In 1268 the octagonal tiburium, the present bell tower, was built and the apse was given a curvilinear shape. In 1544 Prospero Sogari, known as Clemente, was commissioned to build the new façade. It was started sometime later but was soon interrupted due to lack of means. In 1599, the Sienese architect Cosimo Pugliani considerably modified the interior, incorporating the old Romanesque structure into a Doric entablature. The dome was designed in 1623 by Abbot Messori, a local architect. In the 1960s, the important Romanesque paintings on the façade were removed and placed in the diocesan museum, sheltered from the weather.

The Reginakerk in Zweins was built in 1783 to replace a medieval church of monastic origin dedicated to Regina. The pulpit and arches date from the eighteenth century. The organ dates from 1875.

Simple modern church with roof turret.

This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

The organ was built by JF Witte in 1879 for the Old Catholic Church of St. Jacobus "buiten de Waardpoort" in Utrecht. This church was closed in 1990. Firma S. Steendam restored and installed the organ in the Rehobothkerk in Doornspijk in 1995.

Small hall church without a tower.

The old Rehoboth was built in 1932, within walking distance of the Oude Kerk and consisted of three rooms for youth and association work. The church hall was added in 1959 and was first called 'Irene'. In 1986, the old Rehoboth was demolished and replaced by a new building with more space and possibilities. The church hall was renovated and fully integrated into the newly created complex. The youth work and many meetings are housed here. The Church Office is also located here.

Modern church without tower. Early in October 1993, the work on the new church building on the Gerbrandyweg had progressed to the point where it could be used. On Sunday 10 October 1993, it was the first time since 15 June 1980 that the Reformed Church in the Netherlands (Gouda) could meet in its own church building. The official opening took place on Wednesday 20 October 1993.

Interesting church with tower.