Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Sint Martinuskerk
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St. Martin Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
1. Sint Martinuskerk / St. Martin Church Marker
De open structuur van de toren werd in 1948 veranderd. De teruggevonden uurwerkmarkeringen zijn bij de restauratie van de toren in 2001 in de orginele staat hersteld.
De kruiswegstaties zijn in 1923-1926 geschilderd door J. Windhausen. De muurschilderingen van het priesterkoor zijn van J. Dunselman.
Construction of the Neo-Gothic church began in 1902, based on a design by architect T. Slinger. The church was consecrated on July 14, 1904, by Monsignor A.J. Callier.
The open structure of the tower was altered in 1948. The rediscovered clock markings were restored to their original state during the tower's restoration in 2001.
The Stations of the Cross were painted by J. Windhausen in 19231926. The murals in the chancel are by J. Dunselman.
Erected by the ANWB, VVV. (Marker Number 35222/001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 52° 46.322′ N,
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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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vrome Vrouwen / Pious Women / Fromme Frauen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alle Euwen Bedrijvigheid / Centuries of Activity (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Oorlogsmonument Medemblik / Medemblik War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Het Koggehuis / The Koggehuis (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Medemblik: heden en verleden / Medemblik: Past and Present (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stadhuis / Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vliegtuigcrash Mosquito Mk. IV DZ386 Herdenking / Mosquito Mk. IV DZ386 Crash Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
2. Sint Martinuskerk / St. Martin Church Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Sint-Martinuskerk (Medemblik) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
After the Reformation, the first new Roman Catholic church building was constructed in 1782, based on a design by an unknown architect. It was demolished in 1902 due to the growing number of Catholics in Medemblik and surrounding villages to make way for a larger structure. The old building was described as a small, elongated, austere grey church. The new church from 1904 is a large church, featuring a roof turret and a bell tower, the entire spire of which was constructed of wood. The clock faces were placed on the sloping sides of the spire.(Submitted on June 6, 2026.)
During the Liberation of the Second World War, the roof turret and tower were shot to pieces by the occupying power, causing the spire to catch fire. In 1948, the entire tower was rebuilt, taking inspiration from the Marienkirche in Lόbeck. In 1949, Eijsbouts cast a new bell for the church, replacing an older bell that had been taken away during the war. In 1961, the entire interior was remodeled and theceiling paintings disappeared.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 20263. Sint Martinuskerk / St. Martin Church - view from south
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
4. Sint Martinuskerk / St. Martin Church - view from north
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
5. Chapel interior
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
