Grote Kerk Naarden
Naarden
In the middle of the Fortress stands Grote Kerk Naarden: a beacon of Holland for centuries. For sailors on the Zuiderzee, for the Spanish troops and the Geuzen, for the stagecoach in the seventeenth century, for visitors and residents in over 500 years of history.
Grote Kerk Naarden was dedicated in 1479 and is a national monument. Its painted barrel vault from 1518 is unique in the Netherlands and has been called the "Sistine Chapel of the North".
As a stage for qu…
In the middle of the Fortress stands Grote Kerk Naarden: a beacon of Holland for centuries. For sailors on the Zuiderzee, for the Spanish troops and the Geuzen, for the stagecoach in the seventeenth century, for visitors and residents in over 500 years of history.
Grote Kerk Naarden was dedicated in 1479 and is a national monument. Its painted barrel vault from 1518 is unique in the Netherlands and has been called the "Sistine Chapel of the North".
As a stage for quality and a place for everyone to listen, experience, share and contemplate, Grote Kerk Naarden offers a diverse cultural programme.
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.
Accessibility of this location
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People with a mobility impairment
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Assistance dogs
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People with a hearing impairment
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People with a visual impairment
