Historic Churches & Chapels

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of Gelderland and its borders, ranging from the massive Gothic Sint-Maartenskerk in Zaltbommel to the rare Baroque interiors of Sankt Franziskus. The list includes the 10th-century Oude Kerk in Oosterbeek, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, and the unique 'ruin church' in Ammerzoden. These sites showcase centuries of history, from Romanesque foundations to post-Reformation Protestant adaptations and grand Catholic restorations.

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St Eusebius' Church, Arnhem

St. Eusebius church also known as the Eusebiuskerk or the Grote Kerk, at 93 metres is the largest church, and the largest building in Arnhem…

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Lebuïnuskerk, Deventer

The Great Church or St. Lebuinus Church is the main church building of the Dutch city of Deventer, Netherlands.

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Sint Walburgiskerk

The main church of Zutphen, renowned for its medieval architecture and the Librije, a rare 16th-century chained library housed within its walls.

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Stiftskirche St. Vitus

A former collegiate church in Elten featuring Romanesque architecture. It currently serves as the Roman Catholic parish church of St. Vitus.

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Grote of Sint-Maartenskerk

A large three-aisled Gothic basilica in Zaltbommel, recognized for its imposing tower and historical significance as a major regional place of worship.