Martinikerk
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Martinikerk (Martin's church) is a church in Groningen, The Netherlands. The church and its associated tower (the Martinitoren) are named after Saint Martin of Tours (316 - 397), the patron saint of the Archbishopric of Utrecht to which Groningen belongs.
The citizens of Groningen often refer to the tower as d'Olle Grieze (Old Grey One).
The Martinikerk contains examples of architecture from various periods. Much of the splendid wall and roof paintwork has been preserved. Of particular note a 16th century depiction of the life of Jesus Christ.
Its organ was rebuilt and enlarged by Arp Schnitger among others. [1]
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- Official site (Dutch)
- Tourism information (Dutch)
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