Walfriduskerk in Bedum

 Nederland > Groningen > Het Hogeland

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One of the oldest churches in the province of Groningen. The oldest part of the church dates back to the XI century. The church was founded as a pilgrimage church of St. Valfrida who lived in Bedume and was killed by the Normans. Noteworthy "falling" the bell tower of XI century in Romanesque style in this church. This 35-meter high tower more curve than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. it deviates by 4. 18 degrees 3. 97 degrees against Pisa. (Comparison of the "falling" towers sm. tut.