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Church with a huge tower nicknamed the Queen of Queens, measuring 100 meters high and visible from the coastal city
The construction of this imposing church, which is located on the square of the same name, began in 1390 and lasted about 150 years. On the ground where the church is built, there used to be the chapel and the cemetery of the Counts of Holland. The chapel was rebuilt in 1121 and dedicated to the apostle Peter. It was under this name that the church was built - and rebuilt - over the centuries. At one time it had a huge tower, known as the Queen of Queens, which was more than 100 meters high and visible from the coastal town of Katwijk. This tower collapsed in 1512 and was never rebuilt. The building was first a basilica, then a protestant church and finally became a multipurpose hall in 1975. The church's organs are famous and the works of Bach are majestically played. On the pillars of the church are some traces of ancient religious paintings. Rembrandt's parents and the painter Jan Steen, among others, were buried here. It is truly a beautiful church that will take you back in time. This place hosts exhibitions and events as eclectic as interesting that fully embrace the city's dichotomy between classicism and modernity. It is essential to consult the venue's calendar to book tickets for upcoming events well in advance. The Christmas and Easter concerts are always great events. Please note: there is now a guest house in this church.
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