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.