Groningen - St Martinikerk

At the northeast corner of the Grote Markt is the St Martinikerk (Reformed), a brick Romanesque/Gothic basilica (13th C.). In the 15th century the church was rebuilt in Late Gothic style: the old choir was replaced by a new one with tall Gothic vaulting and an ambulatory, and a chapel and sacristy were built on to the north side. During restoration work in 1924, 16th century wall paintings were brought to light in the choir. The old organ was built in 1480 by the humanist and musician Rudolf Agricola (1442-85), who came from the Groningen area.