Historic Churches & Sites
This collection highlights the diverse religious heritage of Drenthe and its surroundings, spanning the 12th to the 19th centuries. Notable sites include the 15th-century Johannes de Doperkerk with its unique 14th-century saddle-roof tower, the Romano-Gothic Catharinakerk in Roden, and the Bethelkerk in Assen, which previously served as a synagogue. The list also features the historic Stefanuskerk in Westerbork and the enigmatic Kerkhof Buter, a 19th-century cemetery for unknown individuals.
A Dorpskerk
A mid-19th-century Reformed hall church featuring a three-sided closed choir.
B Stefanuskerk
This Gothic church in Westerbork traces its origins to the 13th-century "capella de Burch."
C Bartholomeüskerk
Originally dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, this historic church is a prominent landmark in Noordlaren.
D Kerkhof Buter
A small 19th-century cemetery serving as the final resting place for several unidentified individuals.
Johannes de Doperkerk
A single-aisle 15th-century church characterized by its distinctive 14th-century saddle-roof tower.
Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerk - Bethelkerk
Now a Christian Reformed church, this building originally served as the synagogue of Assen.
Catharinakerk
A significant architectural site in Roden featuring a blend of Romano-Gothic and Gothic styles.
Parochie Maria ten Hemelopneming
A Roman Catholic church in Assen dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
Kerk van Midwolde
A historic village church located in Midwolde.
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