Naarden
Grote Kerk Naarden
In the middle of Naarden’s Fortress - or Vesting - stands Grote Kerk Naarden: a beacon of Holland for centuries. For skippers on the Zuiderzee, the Spanish troops and the Geuzen, the stagecoach in the seventeenth century, and visitors and residents in more than 500 years of history. Whether alone or with many, the building embraces you with its soft light and world-famous barrel vault above your head.
Grote Kerk Naarden is a stage for quality and for everyone to listen, experience, share, and contemplate. The Grote Kerk was completed in 1479 and is a national monument. The painted barrel vault from 1518 is unique in the Netherlands. In addition to its cultural-historical value, the building has great social significance. Learn more about the history of this impressive building in Naarden-Vesting.
Tower Climb
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In the middle of Naarden’s Fortress - or Vesting - stands Grote Kerk Naarden: a beacon of Holland for centuries. For skippers on the Zuiderzee, the Spanish troops and the Geuzen, the stagecoach in the seventeenth century, and visitors and residents in more than 500 years of history. Whether alone or with many, the building embraces you with its soft light and world-famous barrel vault above your head.
Grote Kerk Naarden is a stage for quality and for everyone to listen, experience, share, and contemplate. The Grote Kerk was completed in 1479 and is a national monument. The painted barrel vault from 1518 is unique in the Netherlands. In addition to its cultural-historical value, the building has great social significance. Learn more about the history of this impressive building in Naarden-Vesting.
Tower Climb
Accompanied by a tower guide, climb to the highest point of Naarden for an unparalleled view of the Gooise landscape. After 235 steps and 45 meters, you arrive at the top of the tower, and you can enjoy the view. Tower climbs are possible between 1 May and 31 October on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Tickets are available at the counter in the Gele Loods, and Pre-registration is optional. Meeting point: at the bottom of the tower on the Kerkpad.