Munsterkerk

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Built in the 13th century, Munsterkerk was part of a Cistercian Abbey which was destroyed in 1924. The church is considered the most important Late Romanesque structure in the Netherlands, and marks the transition to Gothic architecture. The church was largely undamaged during World War II, meaning visitors can admire the beautiful artwork that has been housed inside for centuries. During restoration work in 1959, 13th and 14th century frescoes depicting scenes from the New Testament were uncovered. However, the showpiece is the royal tomb of Count Gerard IV and his wife who are entombed in a richly decorated sarcophagus - believed to be the oldest of its kind in Europe.