Nieuwe Kirk, Delft is one of the religious monuments which is frequented by tourists from across the world. The most attractive aspect of the landmark church is the main tower which is 108.75 meters tall making the Nieuwe Kirk, Delft the second highest church tower in the country.
Tourists come to the Nieuwe Kirk in Delft to view the tombs which are an integral part of the church. A large section of the royal family are entombed at the Nieuwe Kirk, the first being William the Silent who was entombed in 1584. Since then a large number of royal family members have been buried at the church including Queen Juliana, the Queen of the Netherlands from 1945-1980 and her husband Prince Bernhand in 2004. These royal crypts are open for public viewing during the weekdays.
Other popular personalities buried in the royal crypt of Nieuwe Kirk are listed below:
Prince William I of Orange-Nassau
Louise de Coligny
Prince Maurice of Orange-Nassau
Elisabeth, daughter of Prince Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau
Isabella Charlotte, daughter of Prince Frederick Henry
Prince Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau
Catharine Belgica, daughter of Prince William I (1648)
Prince William II of Orange (1651)
Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, wife of Prince Frederick Henry (1675)
Prince William IV of Orange (1752)
Princess Anna of Orange (1759)
Princess Wilhelmina of Orange (1822)
Queen Wilhelmine of the Netherlands (1837)
King William I of the Netherlands (1844)
King William II of the Netherlands (1849)
Queen Anna Paulowna of the Netherlands (1865)
Prince Maurice of the Netherlands (1850)
Princess Louise of the Netherlands (1870)
Queen Sophie of the Netherlands (1877)
Prince Henry of the Netherlands (1879)
William, Prince of Orange (1879)
Prince Frederick of the Netherlands (1881)
Alexander, Prince of Orange (1884)
King William III of the Netherlands (1890)
Queen Emma of the Netherlands (1934)
Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands (1934)
Prince William V of Orange (1958)
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1962)
Prince Claus of the Netherlands (2002)
Apart from the crypts, the tourists can also view the brilliant architecture which reflects on to the Protestant Reformation in Delft when the Catholic altars and kerkbanken were completely destroyed. Most of the architecture was restored and can be viewed by the tourists coming to the brilliant architectural destination which is regarded as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delft.
One must remember that the tower of the Church is open for the tourists on all days except on Sundays when the masses are held. The Sunday service is held twice on Sundays and one can also participate in the mass held at Nieuwe Kirk, Delft.
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