Hoorn - Oosterkerk

In Grote Oost is the Oosterkerk, also Late Gothic (begun 1450), which is no longer used for worship. The choir and transept were built in 1519, and in 1615 the original two-aisle nave was replaced by a new aisleless nave with a fine Renaissance facade. From that period to date the wooden tower over the crossing and the stained glass (1620), depicting the naval battle of Gibraltar (1607) surmounted by the arms of West Friesland. There is a fine Bätz organ (1764). The church, restored, is now used for various cultural events.