Schoonhaven - St Bartholomeuskerk

St Bartholomeuskerk was founded in the 13th century. In 1400 it was enlarged by the addition of a choir, and in 1450 it was given a new nave and tower. The tower has long shown a tendency to lean off the vertical, and in 1930 additional supports were inserted in the interior. The stalls are carved with scenes from the life of Christ. Other notable features are the 17th century pulpit, with figures of the 12 Apostles, and the tomb of Olivier van Noort (1558-1627), the first Dutchman to circumnavigate the globe (ca. 1600).