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Oude Kerk

25 Heilige Geestkerkhof, Delft, The Netherlands
212 3015
Ranked #5 of 12 attractions in Delft
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
Description: Delft's oldest parish chuch was founded about 1200. The tower was erected between in the fourteenth century.
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Istanbul, Turkey
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

An impressive building from the 13th century. Beautifully decorated interior and amazing glass works. The church represent Dutch history and cultur as a whole. The old church and the new church are two important pillar of the city and I am very glad that I spared half a day to visit them. More

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DC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Probably most famous for those buried in it (Vermeer, Leuwenhook) but an impressive piece of architecture in its own right. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

It is nice from the outside and inside. It is a church so you would see what in every church you would see. More

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Schiedam
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

The old church is an amazing place to admire the history of the dutch culture. Plus I must say that Dordrecht is one of my favorite places to visit in Holland. More

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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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201 reviews 201 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

While not as spectacular as the new church, the old church is still impressive, yet it lacks the charm of the new one. More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Must see, but very cold inside! After iconoclasm, some visitors might find it a bit empty. More

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Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The old severe protestants made this church into a white and a bit austere but very beautiful place to be. More

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netherlands
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Historic church: beautiful windows, great organ and the grave of Vermeer. Enjoy the serene surrounding. More

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Philippines
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is the oldest building in Delft (1246) and leans two meters from the vertical. Choose a good location from which to take a photo of the leaning tower, as it is difficult to take nice photos of the facade because of the number of trees surrounding it. It houses a huge number of graves, including... More

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Davenport, Iowa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

While visiting my daughter and son-in-law, they took me to Delft where we visited both the Old and New Church. I was impressed first by the size then by the history. There was so much to see and it was all so beautiful. Everyone who goes to Delft should make this a must see. More

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