Edam in Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Grote kerk Edam
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“Great Church” of Edam
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
1. Grote Kerk Edam / Great Church of Edam Marker
Omstreeks 1540 kreeg het gebouw zijn huldige omvang: een hallenkerk met een aanzet van een transept. In de 18de eeuw word de Grote Kerk verder uitgebreid met een Latijnse school en een bibliotheek (librije).
De Grote Kerk is tweemaal zwaar getroffen door een brand, dit was in 1602 en 1699. Tijdens de laatste brand werd de 70 motor hoge houten toren wederom geheel verwoest. Daarna werd de toren niet meer tot zijn oorspronkelijke hoogte en geheel in steen opgebouwd.
De 31 gebrandschilderde glazen dateren op één na van 1606 tot 1625. Zij werden na de brand van 1602 geschonken door de Edamse gilden, notabelen, bestuurders on Hollandse steden.
Bij verschillende restauraties is or relatief weinig authentiek glas vervangen, hierdoor bezit de Grote Kerk een unieke
this page online
Het orgel In de kerk stamt uit 1663 en is vervaardigd door Barent Smit uit Hoorn en is in 1716 uitgebreid door Matthijs Verhofstad uit Gemert.
In 2004 word een tweede luidklok in de toren geplaatst.
The Grote Kerk (“Great Church”) is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of seafarers. Presumably, construction of the church began around 1400. In its original form, the building was much more cul-de-sac. Some beginnings of the design of a cruciform church have been found, but it is not known whether the church ever existed in this form.
Around 1540 the building reached its grand size: a hall church with the beginning of a transept. In the 18th century the Grote Kerk was further expanded with a Latin school and a library . The Grote Kerk was hit hard by fire twice, in 1602 and 1699. During the last fire the 70-metre high wooden tower was completely destroyed again. After that the tower was not built to its original height and was built entirely in stone.
The 31 stained glass windows date from 1606 to 1625, except
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
2. Grote kerk Edam / “Great Church” of Edam Marker - wide view
During various restorations, relatively little authentic glass was replaced, which is why the Grote Kerk has a unique collection of stained glass with great cultural-historical value. During the last restoration from 1984 to 1990, protective glazing was applied to the stained glass windows; further damage due to weathering was thus prevented.
The organ in the church dates from 1663 and was made by Barent Smit from Hoorn and was expanded in 1716 by Matthijs Verhofstad from Gemert.
In 2004, a second bell was placed in the tower.
Erected by Vereniging Oud Edam, ANWB. (Marker Number 35194/001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1400.
Location. 52° 30.923′ N, 5° 2.823′ E. Marker is in Edam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Edam-Volendam. It is at the intersection of Matthijs Tinxgracht and Kerkepad, on the right when traveling north on Matthijs Tinxgracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kerkepad 1, Edam, Noord-Holland 1135 WK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Noorderpoort / “North Gate” (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Weeshuis / The Orphanage
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
3. Grote kerk Edam / “Great Church” of Edam - wide view
Also see . . . Grote of Sint-Nicolaaskerk (Edam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The Grote of Sint-Nicolaaskerk is the old city church of the Dutch city of Edam. It is also the largest hall church in the Netherlands.(Submitted on November 27, 2024.)
The stained glass windows, made by Isaac Nocolay among others, were part of the List 'Top 10' Stained Glass of the then Ministry of WVC in 1991 in connection with additional protective measures in exceptional circumstances.
Photographed by Rijksdienst voor het cultureel erfgoed (via Wimddia Commons under CC 4.0 license), 1949
4. Grote kerk Edam exterior
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
