Monnickendam in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Toren
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Tower
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
1. Toren / Tower Marker
Bouw gereed in 1550, in 1640 gerestaureerd naar voorbeeld van die te Loenen a/d Vecht. Hoogten le omloop 21,85 m, 2e omloop 39.00 m en spits 56,40 m plus N.A.P.
Luidklok doorsnede 171 cm, gewicht 3360 kg. Gegoten door Everhardus Splinter in 1641. In randschrift de namen van burgemeesters en kerkmeesters.
Tower
Construction completed in 1550, restored in 1640, modeled after the one in Loenen aan de Vecht. Height of the first walkway: 21.85 m, the second walkway: 39.00 m, and the spire: 56.40 m above sea level.
The bell has a diameter of 171 cm and weighs 3360 kg. Cast by Everhardus Splinter in 1641. The names of the mayors and churchwardens are inscribed on the edge.
Erected by the ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1550.
Location. 52° 27.406′ N, 5° 1.925′ E. Marker is in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Waterland. It
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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: Kanon / Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Kerkhof / The Church Cemetery (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Het Zonnepad (about 150 meters away); Watersnood 1916 / Flood of 1916 (about 180 meters away); Leo Hordijk Memorial (about 180 meters away); Weezenland 17 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Voormalig Hervormd Burger Weeshuis / Former Protestant Orphanage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monnickendam.
Also see . . . Grote of Sint-Nicolaaskerk (Monnickendam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Overview (in translation):
The Grote Kerk (Great Church of St. Nicholas) is the main church in the Dutch city of Monnickendam. This Gothic building stands on Zarken, on the edge of the old city center.(Submitted on November 14, 2025.)
Construction of the church began after 1400. The choir was completed in 1450, and the tower was built between 1510 and 1550. The church has been Protestant since 1572. After that year, the baptistery was removed. In 1644, the last bays of the nave were completed; around that time, the spire was also renovated.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
2. Toren / Tower Marker
The marker is visible here to the left of the doorway.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
3. Toren / Tower
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
4. De Grote Kerk (The Great Church)
The marker is mounted to the front of the Grote Kerk.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
