Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
R.K. kerk H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara
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Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. R.K. kerk H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara / Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church Marker
1e vermelding 1228. Toren gebouwd ca. 1250 bij vervanging ouder kerkje. Sinds 1281 parochiekerk. Middenschip 14e eeuws. Verbouwd 1456. Afgebrand 1483. Branden 1620 en 1775. Zware beschadigingen 1465, 1636, en 1944. Tegenwoordig gebouw 15e eeuws. Restauraties 1846, 1882. Bijbouw 1891.- voorportaal toren 1891. Radicale verbouwing 1904. Laatste restauratie 1983.
Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church
Earliest written mention 1228. Tower built ca. 1250 when replacing older church. Parish church since 1281. Nave 14th century. Rebuilt 1456. Burned down 1483. Fires 1620 and 1775. Severe damage 1465, 1636, and 1944. Current building 15th century. Restorations 1846, 1882. Extension 1891. Entrance hall tower 1891. Radical renovation 1904. Last restoration 1983.
Erected 1991 by the VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1228.
Location. 50° 51.854′ N, 5° 49.872′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on
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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: Mariakapel / Marian Chapel (a few steps from this marker); H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara Kerk / St. Nicholas and St. Barbara Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Oude pastorie / Former Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Kasteel den Halder (within shouting distance of this marker); Middeleeuwse Walmuur / Medieval City Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Jim Viviano (within shouting distance of this marker); Kasteel Den Halder (within shouting distance of this marker); Brug Opgeblazen - 13 September 1944 - Bridge Blown Up (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the entrance on Kerkstraat (west side of the building).
Also see . . . H.H. Nicolaas en Barbarakerk (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The church of St. Nicholas and Barbara, or Old Church (Limburgish: Aw Kirk), is a Roman Catholic parish church in the centre of the Dutch Limburg town of Valkenburg. The partly Romanesque, partly Gothic and partly neo-Gothic building is a national monument. North of the church, on the other side of the street, flows the river Geul.(Submitted on January 23, 2025.)
The church (or chapel) of Valkenburg was first mentioned in 1228. In 1281 it became a parish church. The church stood near the place where the Geulpoort was built in the 14th century. The tower dates from the middle of the 13th century, but was not completed until 1463. The current church was also largely built in the 14th century, but was extensively renovated in the 15th century.
From 1633 to 1819, the church was a simultaneous church for both Catholics and Protestants.
The church was restored and renovated several times over the centuries after fires and war violence, of which the extensions by Pierre Cuypers from 1891 and thoseby his son Joseph Cuypers from 1904 were the most drastic. The church was last restored in 1983.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 20243. Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
4. View of church from the north
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
5. View of church from the east
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
