Elisabethkapel
Sint Elisabethshof 135, 6812 AW Arnhem, Netherlands
Elisabethkapel
The Elisabethkapel is a church located in the city of Arnhem, Netherlands.
The Elisabethkapel was built in 1930-1931 as a chapel for the nearby Elisabeth Hospital. The hospital was established in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy to provide medical care to the local population.
The church is designed in the neo-Gothic style, with a characteristic spire and a rectangular shape. The building has a simple but elegant façade, with a gabled roof and a large cross on top.
The Elisabethkapel serves as a place of worship for the Catholic community in Arnhem.
- It also hosts various cultural events and concerts throughout the year.
- The church is named after Saint Elizabeth, the patron saint of the hospital.
- During World War II, the chapel was used as a hiding place by Jewish people fleeing persecution.
- A memorial plaque commemorates this period in the church's history.
The Elisabethkapel is an important cultural and historical landmark in Arnhem, serving as a symbol of faith, community, and resilience.
Its address is Sint Elisabethshof 135, 6812 AW Arnhem, Netherlands. Overall, the Elisabethkapel is an important cultural and historical landmark in Arnhem, serving as a symbol of faith, community, and resilience.
Details
Name | Elisabethkapel |
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City/Town | Arnhem |
Province | Gelderland |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.9853573, 5.8859912 |
Denomination | |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1930 |
Time period | 20th century |
Architectural style | neo-Gothic |
Lender | Sisters of Mercy |
Patron | Saint Elizabeth |
Website | https://dezijp.nl/ |