Vijf Kerken, Utrecht
Restoration of five churches now used for cultural and religious activities. One of them is a museum Names, construction times, function: Jacobikerk (1500): church Nicolaikerk (12th - 14th c.): church and exhibition hall Janskerk (1050-1681): university church and meeting ...
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Project details
Title: | Vijf Kerken, Utrecht |
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Entr. year: | 1988 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Netherlands |
Town: | Utrecht |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Churches |
Actual use: | Churches, museum, meeting places, exhibition halls |
Built: | 11th-17th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Ir. T. van Hoogevest |
The Jury's citation: | "For the superb restoration of five churches, dating from the 11th to the 17th centuries, for religious and cultural uses" |
Description:
Restoration of five churches now used for cultural and religious activities. One of them is a museum Names, construction times, function: Jacobikerk (1500): church Nicolaikerk (12th - 14th c.): church and exhibition hall Janskerk (1050-1681): university church and meeting place Buurkerk (1000-1674): museum of musical watches and automates Domkerk (1254-1517): city Pastorate and meeting place for the university