Originally there was a chapel situated on the site of the current church. In 1247, the chapel became the parish church and was named Onze Lieve Vrouwe ter Aa ("Our Lady at the Aa") - the Aa being the nearby river. Groningen had 2 centers at the time, one of them was around the chapel. Here lived the fishermen and the traders.
In the 15th century the chapel was changed into a brick church.
Don't you find it amazing to refer so casually to a medieval structure in your midst? That's awesome! :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenQuite an impressive tower. I'm sure my father would know this place.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery pretty. I like the way you photographed it even though it does make me a little dizzy!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNu weet ik eindelijk wat de Aa betekent. Mooie kijk zo van onderen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAn excellent image and an interesting story. A river called 'Aa' sounds quite strange to us...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love you history, you have a lot of old.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis tower looks great, and your photo is taken in a interesting perspectiv.