Audio tour Introduction: History, renovations and restorations of the Mountain church.
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Welcome to the Bergkerk. (Mountain church)
First, I would like to briefly tell you something about the history of the Mountain church.
The Mountain church, also known as the Saint Nicholas Church, has been an important part of the cityscape of Deventer for eight centuries.
Built between 1198 and 1209, the church was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants and boatmen.
Originally a Romanesque cruciform basilica, the church underwent a renovation in the 15th century to its current Gothic form.
After the Reformation in 1580, the church was taken over by Calvinists and the Catholic interior was carefully removed.
The church was restored several times over the centuries, including a major restoration in 1915-1924 and recovery after the Second World War.
In 1967, the church lost its function as a house of worship and was sold to the municipality of Deventer for a symbolic guilder.
After renovations and adjustments, such as the installation of underfloor heating and a climate control system in 2016, the church is now used for exhibitions, meetings and concerts.
Start the walk at the wall to the right of the organ.
This is No. 1 on the map.
Walk clockwise through the church and follow the numbers on the map.
Tour stops
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No. 1 Tree of life of Jesse. (15th century)
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No. 2 Two storks. (first quarter 16th century)
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No.3 In the vault the guild sign of the Weavers
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No.4 In the vault the farmers' guild sign.
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No. 5 Vault paintings. (1463)
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No. 6 Expansion of the transverse chapels.
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no.7 Fresco of Saint Martin in a window recess. (13th century)
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No. 8 Chapel of the Four Evangelists. (15th century)
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No. 9 Faint remains of Christopher the Christ Bearer. (15th century)
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No. 10 The head of Christ in the vault above the high choir. (15th century)
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No. 11 The Mercy Seat. (15th century)
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No. 12 Ley lines in the church.
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No. 13 Stained-glass windows.
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No. 14 Window niche with fresco of Saint Nicholas. (Begin 13th century)
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No. 15 Coat of arms and a painting of Saint George and the dragon.
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No. 16 Consecration crosses (15th century).
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No. 17 Stained-glass window of the old church.
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No. 18 The Pulpit. (1582).
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No. 21 Text in a circle on the vault. (1466)
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Nr. 22 A consecration cross on a window pillar.
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No. 23 Painted stone tables with the 10 commandments.
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No. 24 The church organ. (1843)
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Finally, this:
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