De Ark: A Beautiful Dutch Church

Located in Rijssen, a municipality in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands, is a beautiful Dutch church built between 1857 and 1860 by architect Petrus Josephus Hubertus van der Velden.

The church was designed to serve as the main church for the newly established parish of Rijssen.

De Ark is a neo-Gothic church, inspired by the Gothic architectural style of medieval Europe.

• A striking tower with a distinctive onion-shaped dome
• A rectangular building with pointed arches and ribbed vaults

Inside the church, you will find:

1. Bautiful stained-glass windows
2. A wooden pulpit
3. A pipe organ
4. A large bell tower with a carillon, a set of bells played by a person or automated system

De Ark is not only an important place of worship but also a cultural icon in the region. It hosts various events and concerts throughout the year, including:

• Classical music performances
• Community gatherings