Church of St Nicholas
The Grote Kerk is Monnickendam's most iconic historical building. The Grote Kerk is a three-hall church. The roofs of the three halls rest on the outer walls and on 24 pillars.
The nearly 10-metre-wide oak choir screen is one of the showpieces of the Great Church. The church can be visited from mid-May to the end of September. The church belongs to the Protestant congregation of Monnickendam.
History
In the late fourteenth century, the rapidly growing town of Monnickendam decided to build a new church. A location on the edge of town was chosen to protect the building from city fires. The construction took 250 years. After the Reformation, the church was set up as a Reformed church. In earlier years, those who could afford it were buried in the church.
Visit
The Great Church is open for public viewing during the summer months.
Services
Every fortnight, there are busy celebrations in this church.
Extra
The Great Church will be...
The nearly 10-metre-wide oak choir screen is one of the showpieces of the Great Church. The church can be visited from mid-May to the end of September. The church belongs to the Protestant congregation of Monnickendam.
History
In the late fourteenth century, the rapidly growing town of Monnickendam decided to build a new church. A location on the edge of town was chosen to protect the building from city fires. The construction took 250 years. After the Reformation, the church was set up as a Reformed church. In earlier years, those who could afford it were buried in the church.
Visit
The Great Church is open for public viewing during the summer months.
Services
Every fortnight, there are busy celebrations in this church.
Extra
The Great Church is regularly rented out. The space is very suitable for exhibitions, concerts, receptions, conferences and, of course, weddings and funerals. In the summer months, the church is regularly used for exhibitions. The choir Cantorij Monnickendam also performs here regularly!
Opening hours
- Every Monday closed
- Every Tuesday closed
- Every Wednesday closed
- Every Thursday 13.00 - 16.00
- Every Friday 13.00 - 16.00
- Every Saturday 13.00 - 16.00
- Every Sunday 13.00 - 16.00
- During events and concerts, the church is not open
Sundays and holidays open from 1pm to 4pm. For off-season opening hours, consult the church's website.
