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14-DEC-2014

Haarlem. Bakenesserkerk

The Bakenesserkerk is a former church and seat of the local archeological workgroup in Haarlem, Netherlands, on the Vrouwestraat 10. Its characteristic white tower can be seen in cityscapes of Haarlem.It was founded in the 13th century by William II of Holland as "Onze Lieve Vrouwenkapel", and the white sandstone tower was added in 1520. After the Siege of Haarlem when 1500 soldiers were held here before being killed by the Spanish after their victory, the church was used to store turf for fifty years. Inscribed above the 1620 dooway on the north side is the Latin text Si laudem nova qui struxerunt templa tulere cur non qui renovant et vetus hocce ferant 1638.
The church is currently in use as exhibition space for the workgroup of the Archeologisch Museum Haarlem.

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Carol Rollins06-Jan-2015 03:51
A fine shot at a great angle.
janescottcumming05-Jan-2015 23:37
Interesting information about this large tower. V
Chris Spracklen05-Jan-2015 20:30
Fine shot of this impressive tower, Jose. *V*
Hank Vander Velde05-Jan-2015 20:20
Excellent shot Jose.
fotabug05-Jan-2015 19:43
Wow, an old tower.! Wonder how many times it has been rebuilt?
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