Zuiderkerk

Medieval church rising from a wetland

One of the 2 prominent church spires protruding above Enkhuizen’s relatively low roofline (the other being Westerkerk), the Zuiderkerk on the eastern end of the town is a Gothic church from the 15th c...

From the early 1400s

They started construction work in 1422! Imagine the foundation had to be made in swampy terrain. The walls of the church are as high as the foundation walls were deep. Completed in 1458. The tower was...

Interesting place

Fascinating old church. The library upstairs was quite remarkable, especially being able to handle the books. Bought slates for the new roof. Tombstones on the floor. Wonderfully refurbished organ pi...

Beautiful old church

This is a beautiful old church in Enkhuizen. As with many old churches, the floor consists of old gravestones which are so full of history, you can't help but be fascinated as you wander around.

a beautiful church

we attended an organ recital for 1 hour. the church is stunning inside and we enjoyed the recital very much