A church tour
This route takes in beautiful churches between Groningen city and Delfzijl. You will find the doors to many of these churches already open to visitors. And if not, you can simply borrow the key from the house next to it.
Sights on this route
9921 TH Stedum
9921 PA Stedum
9919 AP Loppersum
9913 PD Eenum
9912 PB Leermens
9911 PB Oosterwijtwerd
9911 PA Oosterwijtwerd
9904 PE Krewerd
9905 RL Holwierde
9906 PP Bierum
9908 PB Godlinze
Hoofdstraat 43
9915 PB 't Zandt
9914 PG Zeerijp
9922 PJ Westeremden
9921 TH Stedum
While some may refer to them as beacons of silence, quiet and con-templation, others boast of their solid appearance or consider all churches combined to be one huge museum. Sometimes people refer to France or Tuscany to emphasise the beauty of Groningen churches. This is totally unnecessary, the churches of Gronin-gen are simply special as themselves, with their own particular character.
Groningen churches generally have ancient roots, deriving their special character from the reddish brown Romanesque bricks that were fired using Groningen clay. While their towers are usually modest in height, they stand head and shoulders above the artificial dwelling hills. Their interiors, with old murals and beautiful vaults, are true hidden gems. Welcome to the churches of Groningen.
Attributes
Trip/route
- Marked: No
- Type of Route: Recreation
- Route characteristics: From A to A