Alkmaar, gezicht van De Laat op de St. Janskapel

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Kapelkerk (OL Vrouwe- of St. Janskapel) - medieval church in the old town, which began construction in 1475 Earlier this place was a Catholic chapel Sint-Janskapel - hence nazvanie. V 1536 the building of the XV century was extended to the east in 1707 the north wing was built. In 1760 a fire raged strong, damaging also the church in this quarter. It was reopened after reconstruction - in 1762. The dome of the tower, the chair, ceiling - everything is preserved from that time. Acts.