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Historic Churches in Rotterdam
Historic Churches in Rotterdam
Please note that in The Netherlands churches are generally closed to visitors on Sundays.
Grote of Sint Laurenskerk, Grotekerkplein 15 (Metro: Stadhuis or Blaak), . Tue: 10:00-14:00 Wed-Sat: 14:00-16:00. The "Great or Saint Lawrence church" (Saint Lawrence is the patron saint of Rotterdam) is a late-gothic inner city landmark that dates from the year 1449. It is nice to visit its spacious and attractive, but not so elegant interior. Of special interest are the large organ and the elaborate graves of Dutch sea heroes Kortenaer, Witte de With and Van Brakel. All kinds of cultural and musical venues take place here. �
Paradijskerk, Nieuwe Binnenweg 25 (Metro: Eendrachtsplein), . Sat: 14:00-17:00. This church only dates from 1910, but it was built on purpose to house the baroque interior from 1719 of its predecessor. It is interesting to have a look at the baroque carvings. Also noteworthy that this church belongs to the small Old Catholic denomination. �
Pilgrimfathers' church, Aelbrechtskolk 20 (Metro: Delfshaven), . Sat: 13:00-16:00, in summer also Mo-Fri 11.00-17.00. This historic church, the Oude Kerk (old church) of Delfshaven, is from which the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to the new world. The building dates from 1417. It is also possible to attend to classical concerts here. �
HH. Laurentius en Elisabethkathedraal, Mathenesserlaan 307 (Metro: Coolhaven), . Due to restoration works temporarily closed. The cathedral of Rotterdam (Roman Catholic) is a somewhat heavy neo romanesque creation from 1907. The interior is quite well proportioned and atmospheric. Sunday mass is at 11.00 (sometimes with a good choir). Besides assisting at the normally well attended mass you can walk in before or after to have a look inside. �
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