The Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden is a popular Gothic Church and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Leiden. The Hooglandse Church is without doubt one of the finest and most impressive churches of Leiden. It has been in use in the Protestant church in Netherlands.
Brief History of Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden
The history of Hoonglandse Church dates back to the time when the bishop of Utrechet, Guy of Avesnes ordered the construction of a wooden chapel on 20th December 1314. The chapel was dedicated to St. Pancratius. A few decades later, this chapel was replaced by a simple stone church with tower. In the year 1377 started the constructions for a greater church with the priestkoor and the chorus.
During the rioting in August 1566, great damage was made to the church and numerous works of art and archival documents were lost.
Dimensions of the church
The length of the Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden is 70.70 meters and the width of the entire ship is 26.30 meters. The width of the middenschip is 10.60 meters and the length of the transept is 65.70meters. The height of the vaults of transept and choir is 26.20 meters and the height of the vaults in aisles and dealing is 13 meters.
Congresses, dinners, meetings
In the cozy rooms of the Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden each event is a unique experience. Whether it's a convention, a concert or an intimate dinner, the large surface of the church and zalencomplex make the next possibilities almost endless. In addition to that, the Hooglandse Church has all the modern facilities and experienced operating personnel.
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