Marekerk, Leiden

The Marekerk is a Protestant church in Leiden, located at the Lange Mare and the Oude Vest canal. The church can be easily seen from the Oude Vest and the Burcht van Leiden by its round dome. The church was designed by the city architect Arent van ’s-Gravesande in 1639-1649, who also designed the Bibliotheca Thysiana on Rapenburg 25. It was opened in 1649. The main entrance was designed by Jacob van Campen in 1659. The organ was built around 1560 for the choir of the Pieterskerk and it was moved to the Marekerk in 1733 and enlarged. Entrance was restored in 1966. The church today has services on Sunday and is open to visitors during the week.

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Sight Name: Marekerk
Sight Location: Leiden, Netherlands (See walking tours in Leiden)
Sight Type: Religious

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