Sint-Jozef en Sint-Martinuskerk
Hoofdstraat 27A, 2181 EA Hillegom, Netherlands
The Sint-Jozef en Sint-Martinuskerk (St. Joseph and St. Martin's Church)
The church was built between 1924-1926 as an expansion and renovation of the earlier Sint-Martinuskerk from 1871.
Designed by architect Jan Duiker, a renowned Dutch architect, the church features modernist architecture style. It is named after St. Joseph and St. Martin, two important saints in the Catholic Church.
Hillegom is a municipality located in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The town has a population of around 70,000 people and was founded in the 13th century, with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.
The town is known for its textile industry and is home to several textile companies. The Sint-Jozef en Sint-Martinuskerk serves as an important landmark in Hillegom and functions as a place of worship for the local community.
The church is currently used by the Heilige Willibrordusparochie (Holy Willibrordus Parish) and is a significant part of the town's cultural heritage.
- Hillegom
- 1924-1926
Details
| Name | Sint-Jozef en Sint-Martinuskerk |
|---|---|
| City/Town | Hillegom |
| Province | South Holland |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 52.2952448, 4.581179 |
| Denomination | catholic |
| Amenity | place of worship |
| Religion | christian |
| Year of construction | 1925 |
| Time period | Modern era |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Architect | Jan Duiker |
| Patron | St. Joseph, St. Martin |