https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/12001 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/103/B3/7C/294067.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/12001 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:43:23 +0000 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:43:23 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53434732 tag:ipernity.com,2026-09-11,doc-53434732 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:22:22 +0000 2026-06-09T12:55:17+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53434732"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/32/53434732.8a4af28c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château du Breuil</i> (Breuil Castle) is a 16th cen¬tury renaissance castle, with significant developments extending into the 17th century. The castle is listed as a His¬tor¬ic Monu¬ment. It has served as the residence of several notable families.<br /> <br /> The castle complex includes a main residential building, outbuildings, and formal gardens. The use of local limestone and timber framing in parts of the structure highlights regional building traditions. Breuil Castle does not retain medieval fortifications such as moats or battlements, yet its sturdy stone contribute to its imposing presence.<br /> <br /> Since 1954, <i>Château du Breuil</i> has been recognized not only for its architectural heritage, but also as one of the most prestigious Calvados distilleries in Normandy.</div> France, Le Breuil-en-Auge, Château du Breuil <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53434732"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/32/53434732.8a4af28c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château du Breuil</i> (Breuil Castle) is a 16th cen¬tury renaissance castle, with significant developments extending into the 17th century. The castle is listed as a His¬tor¬ic Monu¬ment. It has served as the residence of several notable families.<br /> <br /> The castle complex includes a main residential building, outbuildings, and formal gardens. The use of local limestone and timber framing in parts of the structure highlights regional building traditions. Breuil Castle does not retain medieval fortifications such as moats or battlements, yet its sturdy stone contribute to its imposing presence.<br /> <br /> Since 1954, <i>Château du Breuil</i> has been recognized not only for its architectural heritage, but also as one of the most prestigious Calvados distilleries in Normandy.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53432530 tag:ipernity.com,2026-09-09,doc-53432530 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:58:41 +0000 2026-06-09T12:25:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53432530"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/30/53432530.aecdcf0c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Blangy-le-Château is a picturesque village in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, was awarded in 2024 the official ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ label (mid 2026 there were 184 of such villages).<br /> <br /> The village is well known for its many colourful half-timbered houses with architectural details, such as the old pharmacy with its carved woodwork, or the 16th century Auberge du Coq Hardi, one of the oldest and most opulent houses in the village (main image).</div> France, Blangy-le-Château <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53432530"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/30/53432530.aecdcf0c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Blangy-le-Château is a picturesque village in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, was awarded in 2024 the official ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ label (mid 2026 there were 184 of such villages).<br /> <br /> The village is well known for its many colourful half-timbered houses with architectural details, such as the old pharmacy with its carved woodwork, or the 16th century Auberge du Coq Hardi, one of the oldest and most opulent houses in the village (main image).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53431308 tag:ipernity.com,2026-09-07,doc-53431308 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:10:17 +0000 2026-06-09T10:37:43+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53431308"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/13/08/53431308.715773db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The original <i>Château de Combray</i> (Combray Castle) was built in the 16th century. The present castle, in the Louis XIII style, dates from the mid-19th century. After 1965, the owner of the castle, who died unmarried, decided to bequeath the estate to the Pasteur Institute.<br /> <br /> The castle is now owned by a private individual and not open to the public.</div> France - Fauguernon, Château de Combray <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53431308"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/13/08/53431308.715773db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The original <i>Château de Combray</i> (Combray Castle) was built in the 16th century. The present castle, in the Louis XIII style, dates from the mid-19th century. After 1965, the owner of the castle, who died unmarried, decided to bequeath the estate to the Pasteur Institute.<br /> <br /> The castle is now owned by a private individual and not open to the public.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53428714 tag:ipernity.com,2026-09-04,doc-53428714 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:48:01 +0000 2026-06-09T10:18:43+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53428714"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/87/14/53428714.9cf4f1e7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château de Fauguernon</i> (Fauguernon Castle) is a historic site, featuring medieval ruins that date back to the 9th and 12th centuries. The site - located on a strategic point - was fortified against Scandinavian (Vikings) invasions. The castle was partly dismantled in the 12th and again in the 16th century by the governor of Normandy.<br /> <br /> The ruins of the fortress retain the vestiges of a double wall whose enclosure was occupied by farming activities. The interior defence is formed by thick high walls reinforced by towers built on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by ditches. <br /> <br /> <i>I was lucky when taking the pictures. On Google Maps, it looks as though the farm buildings are the castle. But when I walked onto the grounds to ask the owner for permission to take photos, I was invited on a private tour – complete with a detailed explanation of the history – to the ruins of the original castle.</i></div> France, Château de Fauguernon <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53428714"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/87/14/53428714.9cf4f1e7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château de Fauguernon</i> (Fauguernon Castle) is a historic site, featuring medieval ruins that date back to the 9th and 12th centuries. The site - located on a strategic point - was fortified against Scandinavian (Vikings) invasions. The castle was partly dismantled in the 12th and again in the 16th century by the governor of Normandy.<br /> <br /> The ruins of the fortress retain the vestiges of a double wall whose enclosure was occupied by farming activities. The interior defence is formed by thick high walls reinforced by towers built on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by ditches. <br /> <br /> <i>I was lucky when taking the pictures. On Google Maps, it looks as though the farm buildings are the castle. But when I walked onto the grounds to ask the owner for permission to take photos, I was invited on a private tour – complete with a detailed explanation of the history – to the ruins of the original castle.</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53427076 tag:ipernity.com,2026-09-02,doc-53427076 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:46:18 +0000 2026-06-09T10:01:07+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53427076"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/76/53427076.4ac98be0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château d'Hermival</i> (Hermival Castle) is dating back to the middle of the 16th-century. The country house was remodeled in the 17th and 18th century under Louis XV. The facades have been listed as a Historic Monument since 1927, featuring distinctive corner pavilions in checkerboard pink brick and cut stone. <br /> <br /> Originally owned by the noble Bosch family, it later passed to the Sisters of Bon Sauveur de Caen community, before being renovated in 2019 as a private event venue.</div> France: Hermival-les-Vaux, Château d&#039;Hermival <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53427076"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/76/53427076.4ac98be0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château d'Hermival</i> (Hermival Castle) is dating back to the middle of the 16th-century. The country house was remodeled in the 17th and 18th century under Louis XV. The facades have been listed as a Historic Monument since 1927, featuring distinctive corner pavilions in checkerboard pink brick and cut stone. <br /> <br /> Originally owned by the noble Bosch family, it later passed to the Sisters of Bon Sauveur de Caen community, before being renovated in 2019 as a private event venue.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53425492 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-31,doc-53425492 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:42:23 +0000 2026-06-08T13:42:52+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53425492"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/92/53425492.19d2107d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> (Saint Peter’s Cathedral) was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was merged in 1801 into the diocese of Bayeux.<br /> <br /> Most probably there was already a church here in the 6th century. This is because a Bishop of Lisieux existed around that time. A previous cathedral, built in the Romanesque style, was unfortunately burned down in 1136. The basic shape of the church, especially the front part, stayed the same. Rebuilding of the cathedral started around 1160. In 1226, another fire damaged the cathedral. During the repairs three small chapels were added to the back of the church.<br /> <br /> <i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> survived World War II completely unharmed. This is quite amazing, as the town of Lisieux itself suffered from allied bombing in 1944.</div> France - Lisieux, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53425492"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/54/92/53425492.19d2107d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> (Saint Peter’s Cathedral) was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was merged in 1801 into the diocese of Bayeux.<br /> <br /> Most probably there was already a church here in the 6th century. This is because a Bishop of Lisieux existed around that time. A previous cathedral, built in the Romanesque style, was unfortunately burned down in 1136. The basic shape of the church, especially the front part, stayed the same. Rebuilding of the cathedral started around 1160. In 1226, another fire damaged the cathedral. During the repairs three small chapels were added to the back of the church.<br /> <br /> <i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> survived World War II completely unharmed. This is quite amazing, as the town of Lisieux itself suffered from allied bombing in 1944.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53414188 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-19,doc-53414188 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:04:29 +0000 2026-06-08T11:02:33+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53414188"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/88/53414188.f7d51deb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53412176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</i></a> was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The walls and ceiling of the basilica are largely covered with marble and mosaics. These vibrant works of art, created by Pierre Gaudin, depict scenes from the lives of Christ and Sainte Thérèse. The absence of columns in the immense interior provides an unobstructed view for 4.000 worshippers.</div> France - Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53414188"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/88/53414188.f7d51deb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53412176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</i></a> was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The walls and ceiling of the basilica are largely covered with marble and mosaics. These vibrant works of art, created by Pierre Gaudin, depict scenes from the lives of Christ and Sainte Thérèse. The absence of columns in the immense interior provides an unobstructed view for 4.000 worshippers.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53412176 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-17,doc-53412176 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:20:42 +0000 2026-06-08T11:15:08+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53412176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/76/53412176.361c0229.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</i> (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The story of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse begins with the life of Thérèse of Lisieux, a young Carmelite nun who was canonised in 1925. Her popularity grew enormously and the need for a place of pilgrimage became apparent. In response, construction of the basilica began under the direction of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and architect Louis Marie Cordonnier. <br /> <br /> The design of the basilica is a mix of neo-Byzantine and Romanesque styles, inspired by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete and a local type of granite. The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse has impressive dimensions: 104 metres long, 45 metres wide and a dome reaching a height of 97 metres. With an area of 4,500 m², it is the largest church built in France in the 20th century. The basilica can accommodate 4.000 worshippers. <br /> <br /> The construction of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux faced many challenges, including financial constraints and the outbreak of the Second World War, but it was finally consecrated in 1954. Today, with more than 700,000 visitors, it has become the second most important place of pilgrimage in France.</div> France - Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53412176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/21/76/53412176.361c0229.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</i> (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The story of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse begins with the life of Thérèse of Lisieux, a young Carmelite nun who was canonised in 1925. Her popularity grew enormously and the need for a place of pilgrimage became apparent. In response, construction of the basilica began under the direction of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and architect Louis Marie Cordonnier. <br /> <br /> The design of the basilica is a mix of neo-Byzantine and Romanesque styles, inspired by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete and a local type of granite. The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse has impressive dimensions: 104 metres long, 45 metres wide and a dome reaching a height of 97 metres. With an area of 4,500 m², it is the largest church built in France in the 20th century. The basilica can accommodate 4.000 worshippers. <br /> <br /> The construction of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux faced many challenges, including financial constraints and the outbreak of the Second World War, but it was finally consecrated in 1954. Today, with more than 700,000 visitors, it has become the second most important place of pilgrimage in France.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53409594 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-14,doc-53409594 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:06:17 +0000 2026-06-07T12:35:49+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53409594"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/94/53409594.b66a7006.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Abbey of Saint-Riquier was founded around 625 and later came under royal protection with King Dagobert I. In 790 it became a major center of the Carolingian Empire when Charlemagne appointed his close friend, Angilbert, as abbot.<br /> <br /> At the end of the 9th century, the abbey was destroyed by Norman invaders. Over the centuries, it suffered more than fifteen pillages and devastations. Yet, always rebuilt and enriched, the abbey remained an important religious and theological center.<br /> <br /> After the Revolution, the convent buildings were for a time turned into quarries, then later housed hospitals or seminaries. The entire site was purchased in 1972 by the Department of the Somme and became a cultural center.<br /> <br /> The church reveals a stylistic diversity, featuring elements of early, classical, and flamboyant gothic. The 15th-century façade - richly sculpted - is dominated by a central tower rising to 50 meters.</div> France - Abbey of Saint-Riquier <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53409594"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/94/53409594.b66a7006.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Abbey of Saint-Riquier was founded around 625 and later came under royal protection with King Dagobert I. In 790 it became a major center of the Carolingian Empire when Charlemagne appointed his close friend, Angilbert, as abbot.<br /> <br /> At the end of the 9th century, the abbey was destroyed by Norman invaders. Over the centuries, it suffered more than fifteen pillages and devastations. Yet, always rebuilt and enriched, the abbey remained an important religious and theological center.<br /> <br /> After the Revolution, the convent buildings were for a time turned into quarries, then later housed hospitals or seminaries. The entire site was purchased in 1972 by the Department of the Somme and became a cultural center.<br /> <br /> The church reveals a stylistic diversity, featuring elements of early, classical, and flamboyant gothic. The 15th-century façade - richly sculpted - is dominated by a central tower rising to 50 meters.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53406578 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-10,doc-53406578 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:31:28 +0000 2026-06-06T15:30:30+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53406578"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/78/53406578.2def80e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Sint-Maartenskerk</i> (Saint Martin's Church) is the main Roman Catholic church and one of the principal gothic monuments of Kortrijk. The church is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours.<br /> <br /> The current hall church with its three naves was built between 1390 and 1466, following the destruction of the first church. After a fire in 1862, a section was rebuilt in neo-gothic style. The 83 meters high tower in Brabant gothic style is a striking feature of the Kortrijk skyline. Its wooden spire accommodates a full-sized carillon with 49 bells. <br /> <br /> <i>Sint-Maartenskerk</i> holds many artworks by Flemish masters.</div> België - Kortrijk, Sint-Maartenskerk <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53406578"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/78/53406578.2def80e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Sint-Maartenskerk</i> (Saint Martin's Church) is the main Roman Catholic church and one of the principal gothic monuments of Kortrijk. The church is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours.<br /> <br /> The current hall church with its three naves was built between 1390 and 1466, following the destruction of the first church. After a fire in 1862, a section was rebuilt in neo-gothic style. The 83 meters high tower in Brabant gothic style is a striking feature of the Kortrijk skyline. Its wooden spire accommodates a full-sized carillon with 49 bells. <br /> <br /> <i>Sint-Maartenskerk</i> holds many artworks by Flemish masters.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53403626 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-07,doc-53403626 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:13:51 +0000 2026-06-06T18:11:43+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53403626"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/26/53403626.37d1601f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Broeltorens</i> (Broel Towers) - constructed from lime- and sandstone - are dating back around the year 1400. The southern <i>Speytorre</i> (to the right of the main photo) was constructed in 1385 to control traffic on the river Leie. The northerly <i>Inghelburghtorre</i> is dating back to 1415. The tower served as a weapons depot and was equipped for the use of artillery. The <i>Broelbrug</i> originally dates back to 1385. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times.The towers were built by the Burgundian dukes and are remnants of the old city fortifications. <br /> <br /> <i>Broel</i>' refers to <i>bruul</i>, which means a generally marshy or fallow piece of land.</div> België - Kortrijk, Broeltorens <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53403626"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/26/53403626.37d1601f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Broeltorens</i> (Broel Towers) - constructed from lime- and sandstone - are dating back around the year 1400. The southern <i>Speytorre</i> (to the right of the main photo) was constructed in 1385 to control traffic on the river Leie. The northerly <i>Inghelburghtorre</i> is dating back to 1415. The tower served as a weapons depot and was equipped for the use of artillery. The <i>Broelbrug</i> originally dates back to 1385. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times.The towers were built by the Burgundian dukes and are remnants of the old city fortifications. <br /> <br /> <i>Broel</i>' refers to <i>bruul</i>, which means a generally marshy or fallow piece of land.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53401738 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-05,doc-53401738 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:07:58 +0000 2026-06-06T13:26:31+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53401738"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/38/53401738.6bc76513.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kortrijk experienced significant population growth in the 19th-century, necessitating new parish churches. The Passionist Fathers were establishing a monastery, a school, and the <i>Sint-Antoniuskerk</i> (Saint Anthony Church) in 1873. The church - built in the Neo-Romanesque style- is a much visited place of pilgrimage. The <i>Sint-Antoniuskerk</i> is well known for its colourful murals. <br /> <br /> Brother Isidore was a professed religious from the Passionists. He had fragile health when he arrived in the area in 1912; after a year as a cook, he was given the less demanding task of porter. He tried to help everyone who came to him during World War I, earning the nickname ‘Brother Good’. Beatified brother Isidore died in 1916; his tomb is located in a side chapel</div> België - Kortrijk, Sint-Antoniuskerk <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53401738"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/38/53401738.6bc76513.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kortrijk experienced significant population growth in the 19th-century, necessitating new parish churches. The Passionist Fathers were establishing a monastery, a school, and the <i>Sint-Antoniuskerk</i> (Saint Anthony Church) in 1873. The church - built in the Neo-Romanesque style- is a much visited place of pilgrimage. The <i>Sint-Antoniuskerk</i> is well known for its colourful murals. <br /> <br /> Brother Isidore was a professed religious from the Passionists. He had fragile health when he arrived in the area in 1912; after a year as a cook, he was given the less demanding task of porter. He tried to help everyone who came to him during World War I, earning the nickname ‘Brother Good’. Beatified brother Isidore died in 1916; his tomb is located in a side chapel</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53394524 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-29,doc-53394524 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:28 +0000 2026-07-11T12:51:41+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53394524"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/24/53394524.535fd6bc.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Onze LieveVrouwetoren</i> (nicknamed <i>Lange Jan</i>), is a church tower in the city of Amersfoort. The building is more than 98 meters tall and reaches high above the inner city. It is one of the most eye-catching monuments in town and the third highest church tower in the Netherlands. The church that belonged to the tower was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in the 18th century.</div> Nederland - Amersfoort, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Toren <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53394524"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/24/53394524.535fd6bc.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Onze LieveVrouwetoren</i> (nicknamed <i>Lange Jan</i>), is a church tower in the city of Amersfoort. The building is more than 98 meters tall and reaches high above the inner city. It is one of the most eye-catching monuments in town and the third highest church tower in the Netherlands. The church that belonged to the tower was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in the 18th century.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53381082 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-17,doc-53381082 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:57:49 +0000 2026-07-11T12:17:59+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53381082"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/82/53381082.b0f85c7e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Koppelpoort</i> is a medieval gate - part of the second city wall of Amersfoort - which was built between 1380 and 1425. It combines a land and water-gate, which is unique in the Netherlands. The gate was attacked in 1427 during the siege of the city, but was repelled. The name <i>Koppelpoort</i> refers to an area outside the gate, which was called <i>De Koppel</i>. Travellers could be allowed or refused to enter through this combined gate, even if they were travelling over water. In addition, the water levels in the inner city could be regulated with it. <br /> <br /> The <i>Koppelpoort</i> did get its current appearance during the restoration by well known Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and 1886. The latest restoration was completed in 1996. Nowadays the <i>Koppelpoort</i> is one of the eye catchers of Amersfoort.</div> Nederland - Amersfoort, Koppelpoort <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53381082"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/82/53381082.b0f85c7e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Koppelpoort</i> is a medieval gate - part of the second city wall of Amersfoort - which was built between 1380 and 1425. It combines a land and water-gate, which is unique in the Netherlands. The gate was attacked in 1427 during the siege of the city, but was repelled. The name <i>Koppelpoort</i> refers to an area outside the gate, which was called <i>De Koppel</i>. Travellers could be allowed or refused to enter through this combined gate, even if they were travelling over water. In addition, the water levels in the inner city could be regulated with it. <br /> <br /> The <i>Koppelpoort</i> did get its current appearance during the restoration by well known Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and 1886. The latest restoration was completed in 1996. Nowadays the <i>Koppelpoort</i> is one of the eye catchers of Amersfoort.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53378056 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-14,doc-53378056 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:49:41 +0000 2026-07-13T12:07:16+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53378056"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/56/53378056.16d74be8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Groeneveld</i> in Baarn is an 18th-century country estate and one of the finest examples of a country house from that era. Since the 17th century, regents and merchants from Dutch cities came to their country houses to enjoy the good life.<br /> <br /> The ‘castle’ was built in 1703 by Marcus Mamuchet and is considered being one of the finest examples of a country house from the Rococo style period. It was built in the tradition of 17th- and 18th-century estates that were intended as summer houses for wealthy city dwellers, mainly from Amsterdam. Groeneveld was probably built on the foundations of a farmstead. Initially, the house consisted only of the central part of the main building and the two outbuildings: coach house and orangery. The side wings date from around 1760.<br /> <br /> <i>Kasteel Groeneveld</i> was privately owned until 1940. Nowadays it is owned and managed by <br /> <i>Staatsbosbeheer</i> (a Dutch governmental organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves).</div> Nederland - Baarn, Kasteel Groeneveld <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53378056"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/56/53378056.16d74be8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Kasteel Groeneveld</i> in Baarn is an 18th-century country estate and one of the finest examples of a country house from that era. Since the 17th century, regents and merchants from Dutch cities came to their country houses to enjoy the good life.<br /> <br /> The ‘castle’ was built in 1703 by Marcus Mamuchet and is considered being one of the finest examples of a country house from the Rococo style period. It was built in the tradition of 17th- and 18th-century estates that were intended as summer houses for wealthy city dwellers, mainly from Amsterdam. Groeneveld was probably built on the foundations of a farmstead. Initially, the house consisted only of the central part of the main building and the two outbuildings: coach house and orangery. The side wings date from around 1760.<br /> <br /> <i>Kasteel Groeneveld</i> was privately owned until 1940. Nowadays it is owned and managed by <br /> <i>Staatsbosbeheer</i> (a Dutch governmental organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53367620 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-03,doc-53367620 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:02:06 +0000 2026-04-23T10:54:41+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53367620"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/20/53367620.bec82ec5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The first <i>Slotkapel</i> (Castle Chapel) - dedicated to Saint Catherine, the patron of the nobility, was built in 1229, commissioned by Willem I van Egmont. It was located next to the castle of Egmond. In 1430 Count Jan van Egmond ordered the demolition and rebuilding of the chapel in its current simple Gothic style as a one-aisled church. <br /> <br /> The chapel and castle were destroyed in 1573 in the Eighty Years War, during the siege of the city of Alkmaar. In 1633 the chapel was restored by the States of Holland and West Frisia. Various cities, aristocrats and companies from that time made donations for the restoration, including the fantastic stained-glass windows. The unique clock in the centuries-old tower was made in 1682 by Christiaan Huygens.<br /> <br /> In 1960 the <i>Slotkapel</i> was in a very poor condition and the municipality intended the demolition of the church. Due to the efforts of a group of citizens the chapel was restored and does still exist. Nowadays it serves as a venue for weddings, exhibitions and concerts.</div> Nederland - Egmond aan den Hoef, Slotkapel <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53367620"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/20/53367620.bec82ec5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The first <i>Slotkapel</i> (Castle Chapel) - dedicated to Saint Catherine, the patron of the nobility, was built in 1229, commissioned by Willem I van Egmont. It was located next to the castle of Egmond. In 1430 Count Jan van Egmond ordered the demolition and rebuilding of the chapel in its current simple Gothic style as a one-aisled church. <br /> <br /> The chapel and castle were destroyed in 1573 in the Eighty Years War, during the siege of the city of Alkmaar. In 1633 the chapel was restored by the States of Holland and West Frisia. Various cities, aristocrats and companies from that time made donations for the restoration, including the fantastic stained-glass windows. The unique clock in the centuries-old tower was made in 1682 by Christiaan Huygens.<br /> <br /> In 1960 the <i>Slotkapel</i> was in a very poor condition and the municipality intended the demolition of the church. Due to the efforts of a group of citizens the chapel was restored and does still exist. Nowadays it serves as a venue for weddings, exhibitions and concerts.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53365602 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-01,doc-53365602 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:03:49 +0000 2026-04-23T12:31:17+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53365602"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/02/53365602.34c07fb3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Ruïnekerk</i> (Ruined Church) is dating back to the second quarter of the 15th century and was built on the site of a smaller pilgrimage chapel, which was built after the so called ’Miracle of Bergen’ in 1422. <br /> <br /> At time of the construction the church was the largest in the province of North-Holland. Originally it was a Gothic church, dedicated to Peter and Paul. In 1574, during the Eighty Years’ War against Spain, the church was looted and burned down by Dutch Protestants troops. The tower was lost completely, but the rulers of Bergen prevented the eventual destruction of the other remains, parts of the outer walls of the nave and the walls of the choir with its flanking chapels. The choir was rebuilt in 1594-1597 to serve as a Protestant church. <br /> <br /> Between 1955 and 1961 the church was restored and became a new wooden porch. The date 1958 is inscribed on the church facade to commemorate the restoration. In 1970, a 26-bell carillon was installed. <br /> <br /> Nowadays the church is still used for weekly services, but also for weddings, funerals and other cultural events. The <i>Ruïnekerk</i> - a national monument - is the landmark of Bergen, located right in the heart of the village.</div> Nederland - Bergen, Ruïnekerk <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53365602"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/56/02/53365602.34c07fb3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Ruïnekerk</i> (Ruined Church) is dating back to the second quarter of the 15th century and was built on the site of a smaller pilgrimage chapel, which was built after the so called ’Miracle of Bergen’ in 1422. <br /> <br /> At time of the construction the church was the largest in the province of North-Holland. Originally it was a Gothic church, dedicated to Peter and Paul. In 1574, during the Eighty Years’ War against Spain, the church was looted and burned down by Dutch Protestants troops. The tower was lost completely, but the rulers of Bergen prevented the eventual destruction of the other remains, parts of the outer walls of the nave and the walls of the choir with its flanking chapels. The choir was rebuilt in 1594-1597 to serve as a Protestant church. <br /> <br /> Between 1955 and 1961 the church was restored and became a new wooden porch. The date 1958 is inscribed on the church facade to commemorate the restoration. In 1970, a 26-bell carillon was installed. <br /> <br /> Nowadays the church is still used for weekly services, but also for weddings, funerals and other cultural events. The <i>Ruïnekerk</i> - a national monument - is the landmark of Bergen, located right in the heart of the village.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53360532 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-26,doc-53360532 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:56:30 +0000 2026-04-25T10:18:33+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53360532"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/32/53360532.bf252d34.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk (Great or Saint Gertrudis Church) is a huge late Gothic hall church, which is quite unusual for this part of the Netherlands. The church was built at the end of the 15th century (1480) by adding a choir to its single-nave predecessor. Shortly afterwards a transept was also built. Around 1515, work began on replacing the old one-aisled cruciform with the present three-aisled hall church. Due to a war, work was only restarted in 1523. <br /> <br /> The nave was never completed and in 1615 was closed by a wooden wall - which remained until the restoration of 1939/1951 - leaving the still unfinished tower standing at some distance in front of the church. In 1613 a crown with an onion-shaped dome was added to the tower. A sacristy was built between the choir and the transept (main image), which also served as the Latin School of Workum.<br /> <br /> The church, sacristy and tower are designated national Dutch monuments.<br /> The Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk is still used for services by the Protestant church of Workum. .</div> Nederland - Workum, Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53360532"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/32/53360532.bf252d34.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk (Great or Saint Gertrudis Church) is a huge late Gothic hall church, which is quite unusual for this part of the Netherlands. The church was built at the end of the 15th century (1480) by adding a choir to its single-nave predecessor. Shortly afterwards a transept was also built. Around 1515, work began on replacing the old one-aisled cruciform with the present three-aisled hall church. Due to a war, work was only restarted in 1523. <br /> <br /> The nave was never completed and in 1615 was closed by a wooden wall - which remained until the restoration of 1939/1951 - leaving the still unfinished tower standing at some distance in front of the church. In 1613 a crown with an onion-shaped dome was added to the tower. A sacristy was built between the choir and the transept (main image), which also served as the Latin School of Workum.<br /> <br /> The church, sacristy and tower are designated national Dutch monuments.<br /> The Grote of Sint-Gertrudiskerk is still used for services by the Protestant church of Workum. .</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53340952 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-03,doc-53340952 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:51 +0000 2026-02-25T14:41:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53340952"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/52/53340952.2598b977.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Schloss Montabaur</i> is dating back to the year of 959, when it was first mentioned as “Castellum Humbacense”. It was initially a residence for Duke Hermann of Swabia. In 1018, the castle and its surrounding lands came under the control of the Archbishop of Trier. The castle was destroyed in 1212, but rebuilt five years later by Archbishop Theoderich von Wied. The castle was renamed “Mons Tabor” - inspired by Mount Tabor in Israel - which evolved into Montabaur. <br /> <br /> In the late 17th century <i>Schloss Montabaur</i> underwent a baroque transformation.This renovation gave the castle much of its current appearance. Nowadays the unusual yellow castle - situated on a hilltop high above the town of Montabaur - is visible from afar.<br /> <br /> The castle functions today as a conference- training center and hotel while maintaining its status as a protected monument of German architecture.</div> Germany - Schloss Montabaur <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53340952"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/52/53340952.2598b977.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Schloss Montabaur</i> is dating back to the year of 959, when it was first mentioned as “Castellum Humbacense”. It was initially a residence for Duke Hermann of Swabia. In 1018, the castle and its surrounding lands came under the control of the Archbishop of Trier. The castle was destroyed in 1212, but rebuilt five years later by Archbishop Theoderich von Wied. The castle was renamed “Mons Tabor” - inspired by Mount Tabor in Israel - which evolved into Montabaur. <br /> <br /> In the late 17th century <i>Schloss Montabaur</i> underwent a baroque transformation.This renovation gave the castle much of its current appearance. Nowadays the unusual yellow castle - situated on a hilltop high above the town of Montabaur - is visible from afar.<br /> <br /> The castle functions today as a conference- training center and hotel while maintaining its status as a protected monument of German architecture.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53338400 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-01,doc-53338400 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:45:14 +0000 2026-02-24T13:50:18+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53338400"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/00/53338400.550c86cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="152" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The legend behind the <i>Maria in der Tanne</i> - a small baroque church – is dating back to 1644. In that year a young girl was cured from an eye disease by the water of a nearby spring. Within the next year, a local tailor cured his leprosy by washing in the same spring. The thankful tailor placed a small statue of Mary in the cavity of a fir tree (from which the church draws its name: Maria in der Tanne = Mary in the Fir). <br /> <br /> The statue was forgotten, but rediscovered around the year 1700 by three Tyrolean soldiers. First a wooden chapel and later a simple stone chapel were built before the present pilgrimage church was constructed in 1705. Highlights of the church are the baroque high altar and the pulpit.</div> Germany - Triberg, Maria in der Tanne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53338400"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/00/53338400.550c86cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="152" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The legend behind the <i>Maria in der Tanne</i> - a small baroque church – is dating back to 1644. In that year a young girl was cured from an eye disease by the water of a nearby spring. Within the next year, a local tailor cured his leprosy by washing in the same spring. The thankful tailor placed a small statue of Mary in the cavity of a fir tree (from which the church draws its name: Maria in der Tanne = Mary in the Fir). <br /> <br /> The statue was forgotten, but rediscovered around the year 1700 by three Tyrolean soldiers. First a wooden chapel and later a simple stone chapel were built before the present pilgrimage church was constructed in 1705. Highlights of the church are the baroque high altar and the pulpit.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen