There are interesting religious sights in Venlo. One of these is the church Sint-Martinuskerk, which catches the eye from the very first minutes – all thanks to its majestic and beautiful appearance. The building was erected in the 15th-16th centuries in the Gothic style. The tower of the cathedral was rebuilt three times. The Protestant church Rijksmonument Joriskerk was given the status of the national monument. It was originally built in the 16th century and was a Catholic church. It was then expanded in the 17th century, received its current look, and became a Protestant establishment. It is a very beautiful church, certainly worth visiting.
Another interesting religious attraction to visit is the Rijksmonument Sint Jacobskerk. The church has been sited at this place since 1523. It was however destroyed in the 16th century, and only in 1932 was it restored. However, the cathedral was yet to “enjoy” its new life, before disaster struck in the form of World War II, from which it suffered greatly. As a result, only the remains of the chapel can be seen today. You should definitely look at Stadskantoor – a unique building, famous for its beautiful green facade. Part of what makes it remarkable is that the raw materials used for its construction are designed in such a way that they can be reused later, that is, cradle-to-cradle, or non-waste production. This technology is a manifestation of how much the Dutch care about the ecology.
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