Westerkerk

Missed opportunity

Another disappointment. The church ( and adjacent yellow tower}, were locked shut everyday we walked into the city centre, although we were not in Enkhuizen on a Sunday. This was an experience we enco...

Gothic style church with exceptional wooden tower

Completed in 1540, but extensions and changes were made during subsequent ages. Striking is the wooden tower standing alone next to the main building from 1519 (currently under repair). It took some 7...

A climb to remember!

May sound like a lot of steps but it is not difficult to climb. There are rest points along the way. The rest points will give time to learn from the tour guide as they give historic facts and visuals...

Beautiful

The exterior of this church is not extraordinary but the inside is. I didnt expect such a huge space and it really is worth walking round. Basic not over religious and just a brilliant space.

More impressive from the outside

The tower of this church is the most interesting part - seen from the outside. Inside the church is typical prostestant - modest, middle of the road. The wooden ceilings are nice, though.