New Church of Delft

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New Church of Delft Description

(Local Name: Delft - Nieuwe Kerk) In the center of the town of Delft, which is traversed by numerous canals, is the spacious Markt. In the center of the square can be seen a bronze statue of Hugo Grotius (by F. StrackG, 1886). On the east side of the square stands the Nieuwe Kerk (formerly St Ursulakerk; organ recitals in summer), a Gothic church built between 1396 and 1496. The 108m/354ft high tower is in Brabantine Gothic style, with a carillon of 1663; there are fine views from the top.

In the ambulatory, to the right of the choir, is the monument of King William I (d. 1843 in Berlin), and on the wall above this is a memorial relief (by Antonio Canova, 1806) of Prince Frederick William of Orange (d. 1799

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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art; Architecture - Gothic; Musical activity or concert hall; Christian sites; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain; Tombs, burial site

New Church of Delft Highlights

Nieuwe Kerk Tower

The 108m/354ft high tower is in Brabantine Gothic style, with a carillon of 1663; there are fine views from the top.

Tomb of William I

In the choir of Nieuwe Kerk in Delft is the magnificent tomb of William I of Orange (William the Silent), one of the great masterpieces of Dutch Baroque sculpture (by Hendrick de Keyser, 1614-21)

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Address

Delft Nieuwe Kerk
Markt
Delft, Zuid-Holland
Netherlands

http://www.nieuwekerk-delft.nl

Hours

April 1 to October 31

Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	Closed
Closed	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

November 1 to March 31

Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	Closed
Closed	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00