The Koepelkerk

The Koepelkerk is a church located at Kerkstraat 3, 3927 BR Renswoude, Netherlands, situated in the heart of Renswoude near the town square and other important landmarks.

The church was built between 1639 and 1641.

• Ownership: The Koepelkerk is owned by the Hervormde gemeente van Renswoude (PKN) and is used for Sunday services and Christian holidays.
• The architect of the church is Jacob van Campen, who is also known for designing the Paleis Noordeinde in Den Haag and the Paleis op de Dam te Amsterdam.
• Patron: The patron was Johan van Reede, the Lord of Renswoude, who later built the nearby Kasteel Renswoude.

1. The floor plan of the church is a Greek cross with short arms, making it a very compact building.
2. Above the crossing is an octagonal dome that rests on so-called Ionian columns in the church.
3. The church contains various coat-of-arms boards.
4. Clock tower: The clock tower of the church was built in 1936 and manufactured by the firm Eijsbouts.

The Koepelkerk is a national monument.