Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Marekerk

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. Marekerk Marker

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Achthoekige kerk als eerste voor de protestantse eredienst gebouwd tussen 1639 en 1649 door de stadsarchitect Arent van s-Graversande. Het portaal aan de westzijde is in 1659 toegevoegd op aanwijzingen van Jacob van Campen. Hij is de bouwmeester van onder meer het Paleis op de Dam. In het interieur bevindt zich een preekstoel uit 1649. Het orgel, gebouwd in 1629, werd in 1733 van de Pieterskerk naar de Marekerk verplaatst.

First church built between 1639 and 1649 for the Reformed congregation.

(English translation of Dutch text above:)

Octagonal church, the first built for Protestant worship between 1639 and 1649 by the city architect Arent van s-Graversande. The portal on the west side was added in 1659 on the instructions of Jacob van Campen, the master builder of, amongst other things, the Palace on the Dam Square in Amsterdam. The interior contains a pulpit from 1649. The organ, built in 1629, was moved from the Pieterskerk to the Marekerk in 1733.

Erected by VVV, Gemeente Leiden, ANWB.

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topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1639.

Location. 52° 9.719′ N, 4° 29.431′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is on Lange Mare, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lange Mare 50, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2312 GS, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hartebrugkerk (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sint Stevenshofje of Convent van Tetterode / St. Stevens Almshouse of the Conveyance of Tetterode (about 210 meters away); Caspar Jacob Christiaan Reuvens (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); De Stijl en Leiden / ‘De Stijl’ and Leiden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Vieze vollers en beroemde schilders / Filthy Fullers and Famous Painters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Een Nieuw Stadhuis bij de oude markt / A New Town Hall on the Old Market (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Latijnse School / Latin School (approx. half a kilometer away); Volkenkunde / Ethnology (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

Also see . . . Marekerk (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 24, 2023.)

Marekerk and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. Marekerk and Marker

The marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.

Photographed By Kleuren Lichtdruk S. Bakker Jz. Koog-Zaandijk, circa 1902

3. Marekerk

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.