Petrus en Pauluskerk:

Location: Kerkgracht 56, 1782 GK Den Helder, Netherlands.

• This church is situated in the city of Den Helder, which is part of the province of North Holland (Noord-Holland) in the Netherlands.

The official name of the church is Petrus en Pauluskerk, which translates to Peter and Paul Church.

History:

1. The Petrus en Pauluskerk has a rich history dating back to the 15th century.
2. It features a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

Located in the heart of Den Helder, near the city's central square (Marktplein), it serves as the spiritual center for the Reformed Church in the Netherlands (Hervormde Kerk) in the region.

Design and Consecration:

The church was designed by Waterstaatsopzichter Hermanus Hendrik Dansdorp and stands at Kerkgracht.

1. It was consecrated in 1840, with the tower being built in 1844.
2. As such, it is the oldest consecrated church in the diocese of Haarlem.

After the closure of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk in 1990, Petrus en Pauluskerk became the only Catholic church within the city limits.