Bolsward - Martinikerk

The Gothic Grote Kerk or Martinikerk (15th C.) is one of the largest churches in Friesland (nave 60m/200ft long), with a high saddleback roof. The aisles are separated from the nave by massive columns. The choir-stalls (15th C.) and pulpit (1662) are decorated with carvings of Biblical scenes. Other notable features are the magnificent grave-slabs from the little Broerekerk (1281) and the organ by the Groningen organ-builder A. A. Hinsz (1775-81). There are frequent organ recitals in the church, which has excellent acoustics.