The Westerkerk

The Westerkerk, located in Rijssen, Netherlands, is a Gothic-style church with a rectangular nave and a tower.

Its construction date is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 14th century.

The church serves as a place of worship for the Reformed community and is affiliated with the Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN), specifically the Reformed denomination.

• Architectural features: The belltower stands at an impressive height of 72 meters (236 feet).
• Splendid interior: Beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and ornate wooden decorations.

The church has a kruisvormige plattegrond (cruciform ground plan) and an indeling van de voorgevel (facade design) that is almost identical to that of the zijgevels (side facades).

The Westerkerk was first put into use in 1931 as a second church for the Reformed community of Rijssen.

1. In August 2012, the local Hersteld Hervormde gemeente (Reformed congregation) acquired ownership of the building, having previously rented it from 2007 to 2012.
2. The expressionist-style building is listed on the municipal monuments list.