Nicolaaskerk Oldenzijl
The village of Oldenzijl is home to the 13th-century Nicolaaskerk. This church is dedicated to Saint Nicolas, the patron saint of sailors. It is a beautiful example of the transition between Romanesque and Romano-Gothic architecture.
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The original bell tower, which once stood next to the church, gave way to a roofed spire in 1829. A restoration in the 1950s restored the church to its original state as much as possible, preserving the authentic details.
Magnificent details inside and outside
The semicircular apse is richly decorated with arched niches. The interior surprises with a richly carved pulpit from 1768, a gentleman's bench with the Clant-Alberda arms and ornate vaults that can only be seen in the eastern part. On the floor are centuries-old tombstones that make history tangible.
Oldenzijl, near de oude sluis
The land along the river Fivel was also z...
The original bell tower, which once stood next to the church, gave way to a roofed spire in 1829. A restoration in the 1950s restored the church to its original state as much as possible, preserving the authentic details.
Magnificent details inside and outside
The semicircular apse is richly decorated with arched niches. The interior surprises with a richly carved pulpit from 1768, a gentleman's bench with the Clant-Alberda arms and ornate vaults that can only be seen in the eastern part. On the floor are centuries-old tombstones that make history tangible.
Oldenzijl, by de oude sluis
The land along the river Fivel was already so fertile. As early as the 11th century, farmers lived here on small mounds. You can still see seven of them around Oldenzijlsterweg. Around 1300, the village 'Oldazile' came into being. The name refers to an old sluice - 'soul' in Groningen. On the mound stands the 13th-century Nicolaaskerk. The wealth of the land is reflected in the monumental farms in and around the village.