De Rijp - Cruciform Church
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The little town of De Rijp near Alkmaar is best known as the birthplace of the 17th century water engineer Jan Leeghwater. In the 17th century it had a fishing fleet which was later used for whaling. The Late Gothic cruciform church (1529; Reformed) has oak barrel vaulting and 24 magnificent stained glass windows.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Gothic; Christian sites; Stained glass of note
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