Martinikerk (Groningen)

Martinikerk
Martinikerk
Martinikerk
53°13′09″N 6°34′06″E / 53.21917°N 6.56833°E / 53.21917; 6.56833
LocationGroningen (city), Groningen (province)
CountryNetherlands
DenominationProtestant Church in the Netherlands
Websitewww.martinikerk.nl
History
StatusChurch
DedicationSaint Martin of Tours
Architecture
Designated1225
Architectural typeCathedral
StyleGothic
Specifications
Height97 m (318 ft 3 in)
Dome height (inner)25 m (82 ft 0 in)
MaterialsChurch: brick
Tower: sandstone

The Martinikerk (Martin's church) is the oldest church in Groningen, Netherlands. The church and its associated tower (the Martinitoren) are named after Saint Martin of Tours (316–397), the patron saint of the Bishopric of Utrecht to which Groningen belonged.

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