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Emmauskerk

Fluitenbergstraat 109, 2545 NK Den Haag, Netherlands

The Emmauskerk

The "Emmauskerk" is a church located in The Hague, Netherlands. The Emmauskerk was built in the late 19th century as a protestant church for the Dutch Reformed Church (Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk). It was designed by architect P.J.A. Steenbergen and completed in 1881.

The church is named after the biblical story of Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, as recorded in Luke 24:13-35.

The Emmauskerk is a Neo-Gothic style building with a distinctive tower that rises above the surrounding buildings. The church has a rectangular shape with a long nave and a shorter transept.

  • The exterior walls are made of red brick and feature pointed arches, gables, and buttresses
  • The interior features a large wooden ceiling, stained glass windows, and an ornate organ

The Emmauskerk is an important cultural and religious landmark in The Hague, serving as a place of worship for the local Protestant community. It has also been recognized for its architectural significance, with many visitors and architecture enthusiasts coming to admire its unique design and beautiful stained glass windows.

De Emmauskerk

De Emmauskerk is een rooms-katholieke parochiekerk aan de Leyweg in de Nederlandse stad Den Haag

Details

NameEmmauskerk
City/TownDen Haag
ProvinceSouth Holland
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.0499526, 4.2774073
Denominationcatholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1881
Time periodlate 19th century
Architectural styleNeo-Gothic
ArchitectP.J.A. Steenbergen
PatronSaint Emmaus