Swellendam and graaffreinet historical district, south. Graaffreinet south africa britannica encyclopedia britannica. Graaff reinet lies at 2,460 feet 750m above sea level and is built on the bank of the sundays river, close to the. St james church is the oldest original church building still in use in graaffreinet. Frederik simon vivier, known as erik, passed away peacefully on 12 th january in beaufort west, aged 79 years ds vivier gave 39 years of service to the dutch reformed church. A conservation policy is practised to ensure that many splendid examples of architecture, ranging from simple karoostyle houses to stately cape dutch buildings, are retained. It was nicknamed klein londen and was built to accommodate the growing number of south sotho speaking people in the graaff reinet region. Sep 28, 2014 the graaffreinet mother church centrepiece of this grand old karoo town. Constructed between april1886 and consecrated in 1887, the church is loosely modelled on salisbury cathedral in england. Dutch reformed church in graaffreinet, eastern cape, south. The monument to jewish pedlars graaffreinet 2020 all you. The fourth dutch reformed church in graaff reinet was opened on 11 september. A horse and carriage ride offers a introduction to the well maintained cape dutch architecture of this historic place. A horse and carriage ride offers a introduction to the well maintained capedutch architecture of this historic place.
Picture of the dutch reformed church in graaffreinet in south africas little. Visit the graaff reinet museums in graaff reinet, eastern cape. It is centrally situated in graaffreinet, andries stockenstrom, famous for its karoo style regional haute cuisine and the fourcourse dinner is a highlight. Also known as the grotekerk, the dutch reformed church holds the. The village of graaffreinet is often called the gem of the karoo, and with good reason. Clarence skelton wimble, a south african cricketer, was born in graaff reinet on 22 april 1861 and died in johannesburg on 28 january 1930, aged 68. Corner of caledon and church streets, graaffreinet 6280 south africa. Admire the tall neogothic spire of dutch reformed church, groot kerk, the centerpiece of picturesque graaffreinet. Enter jansenville over the bridge and at the 4 way stop in the middle of town turn left into main street. Recent news from aberdeen aberdeen, eastern cape, south.
Built as a dutch reformed mission church in 1821, this building was about to be demolished and replaced by a total petrol station in 1965. Building of a church started in 1792 but was destroyed by fire in 1799. Accommodation in graaff reinet graaffreinet eastern cape. Moffat whitlock architects has the activity of landscaping,drafting,architecture. Established in 1743 and 1786, respectively, they became. The graaffreinet mother church centrepiece of this grand old karoo town. Attractions near st james the great anglican church. The dutch reformed church in the town has similar architecture to salisbury cathedral and. It is said to be one of the best examples of early gothic style architecture in south africa. Graaffreinet lies in the centre of the 15 000 ha camdeboo national park in which one of natures wonders, the valley of desolation, is situated. The graaffreinet museum or reinet house, formerly a dutch reformed church parsonage, was built at the expense of the government in 1812 during the ministry of the rev. It is also recommended to visit the reinet house in murray street, the old residency in parsonage street, the old library and the drostdy in church street.
Picture of graaffreinet, south africa september 10, 2019. Whether you love learning about the religions of the world or youre just after a bit of quiet time, graaff reinet dutch reform church is a wonderful place to be. St james church is the oldest original church building still in use in graaff reinet. More than 200 buildings in graaff reinet are national monuments. Graaffreinet dutch reformed church in south africa.
The dutch reformed church in graaff reinet, south africa. Dutch reformed church groot kerk the first recorded church was in church street. The church stands in its own square bounded by the roundabout at the terminus of church street and by caledon street, graaff reinet s commercial main road. The church is the fourth dutch reformed church to have been built and is the third in its current location. Standing just short of 50 m 150 ft, the steeple rises from the. Assembly church, previously the dutch reformed church or new church, built in. The fourth dutch reformed church in graaffreinet was opened on 11 september. Close to seventy people attended the mothers day lunch held at the dutch reformed church hall last sunday, and what a treat they had. We at graaffreinet museums welcome input from our visitors. Graaffreinet is the oldest town in this area, known as the athens of the eastern cape, and is recognized as the home of magnificent examples of karoo. Dutch reformed church, church street, graaffreinet. This charming and historic air conditoned graaff reinet town house, is luxuriously furnished and decorated throughout and situated in parliament street, in the centre of town, just off church street with its spectacular dutch reformed church 1886.
Ingrid boshoff counsellor dutch reformed church graaff. Graaffreinet historical district, south africa britannica. Established in 1743 and 1786, respectively, they became centres of a frontier independence movement in the 1790s. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ingrids. The dutch reformed church in graaffreinet in south africas. This fantasy sports software supports multiple game types and is used around the world. Swellendam and graaffreinet, in south africa, administrative districts of the cape of good hope under the rule of the dutch east india company. The reinet house is the premier museum of graaff reinet, which is saying something in a town full of interesting museums. Download royaltyfree the dutch reformed church in graaffreinet in. Dutch reformed church groot kerk graaff reinet tourism. He is positioned 81st on the top 100 great south africans list. You cannot miss this imposing dutch reformed church in graff reinet. Built as a dutch reformed mission church in 1821, this building was about to. Robert mangaliso sobukwe 5 december 1924 27 february 1978 was a south african political dissident, who founded the pan africanist congress in opposition to the apartheid regime.
See all 1 dutch reformed church, groot kerk tours on tripadvisor. The graves apparently became a problem to the neighbouring social club at some stage, and their remains were reinterred in the old dutch reformed church cemetery in the town. Aberdeen dutch reformed church hall graaff reinet tourism. Graaffreinet teachers college was a major educational centre from 1906, until 1994. Other notable structures are the old drostdy, now the drostdy hotel, as well as several splendid. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. The church was completed in 1907 and is constructed in the cape gothic tradition. Building of a church started in 1792 but was destroyed by fire in 1799 before it could be completed. Dutch reformed church in graaffreinet, south africa boulder beach, port elizabeth. Graaff reinet teachers college was a major educational centre from 1906, until 1994. Unknown to ds beyers, church koster deon weitz and his friend naas smal. Graaffreinet dutch reformed church in graaff reinet.
Graaffreinet is actually in the middle of the camdeboo national park formerly the karoo nature reserve. An ordained dutch reformed minister in graaff reinet between 1912 and 1915. Nederduitse gereformeerde kerk, abbreviated ngk is a reformed christian denomination in south africa. The dutch reformed church in the town has similar architecture to salisbury cathedral and can seat over 1,500 congregants. A service was held for ds vivier at the dutch reformed church in.
It was the foremost protestant denomination, andsince 1892one of the two major reformed denominations along with the reformed churches in the netherlands it spread to the united states, south. Graaffreinet, town, eastern cape province, south africa. The most prominent of these is the dutch reformed church which is a victorian gothic gem. In the centre of the town is the ngk dutch reformed church, with its impressive spire that some say is the tallest in the country at a little over 50m. Graaff reinet, in south africa, administrative districts of the cape of good hope under the rule of the dutch east india company. You cannot miss this imposing dutch reformed church in graffreinet. View all attractions near the monument to jewish pedlars on tripadvisor. Graaff reinet dutch reformed church in south africa.
While youre in graaffreinet, be sure to taste traditional karoo lamb, visit the dutch reformed church the only one in south africa to have a chimney and a kitchen, and play a round of golf. Many consider the town to be one big museum with its streets lined with a variety of architectural. The dutch reformed church grotekerk in graaffreinet. Standing just short of 50 m 150 ft, the steeple rises from the double transept building, while soaring stained glass windows and a high barrelvaulted ceiling grace the interior.
Also known as the grotekerk, the dutch reformed church holds the most imposing position in town, right in the middle of the towns square which isnt a square, but a traffic circle on the northern end of church street. Graaffreinet is the oldest town in this area, known as the athens of the eastern cape, and is recognized as the home of magnificent examples of karoo architecture and over 220 heritage sites, more than any other town in south africa. Anton rupert, the enterprising businessman and founder of the rembrandt group, was born in graaffreinet and didnt want to see the building destroyed. The reinet house is the premier museum of graaffreinet, which is saying something in a town full of interesting museums. Andries stockenstrom, the awardwinning guest house best fullservice guest house in south africa 1997, 1998 and 1999 is to be found in the heart of the vast open karoo.
Both the settler and his wife died in graaff reinet he at the early age of 45 years, and his wife at the age of 82, and were originally buried in the garden of their home. The monument to jewish pedlars graaffreinet 2020 all. Full text of the dutch reformed church in south africa. Should you have any enquiries, suggestions, complaints or compliments please send us an email by clicking on the link below. A second church was completed in september 1800 on the site of the present dutch reformed church or groot kerk at the northern end of church street. We recommend booking dutch reformed church, groot kerk tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Dutch reformed church in south africa ngk wikipedia. Top kodi archive and support file vintage software community software. Picture of dutch reformed church in graaffreinet, eastern cape, south africa imposing building in cape dutch style with tall steeple stock photo, images and. The dutch reformed church also known as st peters kerk is located between the dutch fort and the village of kalpitiya. Dutch reformed church graaff reinet south africa little karoo. Other notable structures are the old drostdy, now the drostdy hotel, as well as several splendid examples of cape dutch, such as reinet house, urquhart house and the old residency, now part of the graaff reinet museum. Nederlandse hervormde kerk, abbreviated nhk was the largest christian denomination in the netherlands from the onset of the protestant reformation until 1930.
Home search business directory information portals epublications travel events property. The dutch reformed church in graaffreinet, south africa. Dutch reformed church, groot kerk, graaffreinet tripadvisor. The church is right in the center of town and its the fourth church to be built on the same spot. When you drive into the great karoo centre of graaffreinet, the victorian gothic grootkerk looms like its sister in cradock over all. The graaff reinet museum was established in 1956 and is governed by a board of trustees and subsidized by department of sport, recreation, arts. Murraysburg road just outside of graaffreinet, graaffreinet 6280 sudafrika. See more ideas about dutch, old churches and church building. Graaffreinet, in south africa, administrative districts of the cape of good hope under the rule of the dutch east india company. A delicious threecourse lunch was served, starting with fresh homemade breads and pate, followed by a mountain of roast lamb and chicken with interesting vegetables, and finishing off with chocolate pudding. Cross, amstelveen, the netherlands sacred architecture, church architecture. About graaffreinet in cacadu district travelground.
South africa is the only country that has dismantled its nuclear weapons program voluntarily. It is the fourth oldest settlement in south africa after cape town, stellenbosch and swellendam, and has 220 buildings with heritage status and a wealth of historical monuments and museums. The church is on the right past the first block of shops. This charming and historic air conditoned graaffreinet town house, is luxuriously furnished and decorated throughout and situated in parliament street, in the centre of town, just off church. This website includes information about the greater graaff reinet area with information regarding accommodation, activities, tourist. Aberdeen dutch reformed church hall the twenty biblical scenes in the dutch reformed church hall of aberdeen were planned and lovingly created by mainly the senior citizens of the town. When you drive into the great karoo centre of graaffreinet, the victorian gothic grootkerk. Valley of desolation graaffreinet aktuelle 2020 lohnt. It was formally the parsonage of the dutch reformed church, and its most famous resident was the scottish parson andrew murray.
More than 200 buildings in graaffreinet are national monuments. Moffat whitlock architects 8 church sq, graaff reinet 6280 049 8910998 waterston weyer roon architects 25 somerset st, graaff reinet 6280 049 8922251. Whether you love learning about the religions of the world or youre just after a bit of quiet time, graaffreinet dutch reform church is a. Swellendam and graaff reinet, in south africa, administrative districts of the cape of good hope under the rule of the dutch east india company. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Dutch reformed church, voortrekker street, brandvlei. Nov 12, 20 catholic church in southafrica eastern cape graaff reinet. View ingrid boshoffs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Its situated in graaff reinet, which is 810 kilometres from the nations capital, pretoria. Activities in graaffreinet graaffreinet accommodation. At our core, we are about connecting people to people and people to god. Organ inside the dutch reformed church in graaff reinet.