The former Sint Lievensmonsterchurch in Zierikzee was the largest church in Zeeland and was one of the large city churches in our country. Zierikzee's also fit in the list of Sint Jan in Den Bosch, the Bavokerk in Haarlem and the Janskerk in Gouda. This showpiece and the absolute pinnacle of Zierikzee monuments was severely damaged as a result of a fire in 1832. It was then decided to demolish it. The Nieuwe Kerk has stood on its site since 1848, with an area of only about a third of its predecessor. Anyone who wants to get an impression of the former church can feast their eyes on the church square because the contours of the Grote Kerk, as it was later called, are incorporated into the street surface. The tower was spared from the fire in 1832 and this is now the pride of Zierikzee.
What a beautiful building and a noteworthy history! I saw you added an architectural drawing from the earlier years...I love the beauty of those presentations and am going to that next!
A great pov for this shot! I like how we are looking up at the columns! Lovely light on the side of the church, too! (and good information for the history) Fav
This church looks very large so its predecessor must have been massive! The style is very majestic- fitting for the role this church plays in your community. Nice shot.
Ian