New Church of Delft 


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(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
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
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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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| 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 | ||
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