In 1269 the first mention is made of a stone church “denne stenne monster te Breda. That is how long the Grote Kerk Breda has existed. From the outside as well as the inside the church impresses. The designation of national monument and Top Monument Brabant is not for nothing. In the Prince’s Chapel with vault paintings with details of pure gold leaf, ancestors of the Dutch royal family rest. For the history of the royal family begins here, in Breda.
The Grote Kerk Breda has been a house of stories for 750 years. A place of connection, imagination and renewal.
Interactive tours
The Grote Kerk Breda is a house of stories, where traces of the past make history tangible. If you know where to look, the stories become visible. The interactive tours let you discover the many stories. What lies behind the tombs, the splendor, the symbols? And what does that say about our lives in the here-and-now?
Immerse yourself in the stories and discover that the things that concern you now are not so different from the topics of the past. Find out what fashion and the Grote Kerk Breda have to do with each other, discover that women in particular have had a great influence on the story of the Grote Kerk Breda, learn more about the monument’s masterpieces in a short time, or go on an adventure with the whole family.
Good to know: It is also fun to do the tours in company, they are available in all languages. You follow each tour at your own pace. The tours are swipeable, clickable and consist of text, audio, photos and video. Don’t feel like reading? You can also listen to the tours. The tours are free.
Playful Connect with Floris Hovers
Designer and artist Floris Hovers shows Breda his fantasy city in the Grote Kerk. A city that is constantly moving, changing and growing. With this installation, Hovers shares his view on the urban, on architecture, color and the playful element he believes is so lacking in today’s society and world around us. The Grote Kerk Breda is a fitting location for his work. For centuries, the monument has also always been in motion. The church has been expanded, restored and artists add new work; during exhibitions or soon permanently on the facade. Today, the Grote Kerk Breda is a house of stories, where everyone is welcome to become acquainted with an innovative and diverse program. A program that links the stories of today to the centuries-old national monument and places them in a broader perspective.
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You can come see Playful Connect on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday Floris himself will be present and will tell more about Playful Connect in the Grote Kerk Breda at 11:15 and 14:00. Be welcome!
Tour by City Guides Guild the Barony (60 min.)
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With a guide, discover the splendor and stories of the Grote Kerk Breda both inside and out.
Discover the special things you never saw before.
For times and registration for the tours, report to the desk in the Church (max 20 pers. Per round).
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13 September 10:15 -14:15 -15:30 guided tours inside the Church. Tour around the church (outside) starts at 10:00 am
Sept. 14 there will be tours inside the church at 13:00 ( English language) and 15:30. Tours around the church (outside) start at 10:00, 11:15 and 12:45 (English).
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