Molukse Kerk Beth-el
Godefridus van Heerstraat 5, 6227 RH Maastricht, Netherlands
The Molukse Kerk Beth-el
The Molukse Kerk Beth-el is located at Godefridus van Heerstraat 5, 6227 RH Maastricht, Netherlands. This church was built in 1929 specifically for the Moluccan community that lived and worked in the Netherlands. The name of the church, "Molukse Kerk Beth-el", is derived from the language spoken by the people of the Moluccas (Maluku), an archipelago in Indonesia. "Beth-el" means "house of God".
The Molukse Kerk Beth-el is a beautiful example of colonial architecture and has a unique blend of Indonesian and European styles.
- The church serves as a place of worship for the Moluccan community.
- It also hosts cultural events and exhibitions celebrating their heritage.
Details
Name | Molukse Kerk Beth-el |
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City/Town | Maastricht |
Province | Limburg |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 50.8355929, 5.7210481 |
Denomination | |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1929 |
Time period | 20th century |
Architectural style | colonialIndonesian-European |
Patron | Unknown |