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De Voorhof

Vliet Noordzijde 36, 2231 GN Rijnsburg, Netherlands

De Voorhof Church

A 12th-century church located in Rijnsburg, Netherlands.

The architecture of De Voorhof Church is characterized by a mix of Romanesque and Gothic elements.

  • A rectangular shape with a long nave and two shorter sides.
  • A tower at the western end, topped with a pointed spire.
  • Walls made of stone, roof covered in slate.

The interior of De Voorhof Church is also notable for its beautiful architecture.

  1. The nave is divided by pillars into three sections, each with a vaulted ceiling.
  2. An altar located at the eastern end, featuring a beautiful wooden statue of Jesus Christ.
  3. Several other chapels and shrines throughout the church.

De Voorhof Church has been an important place of worship in Rijnsburg for centuries.

It was built by the local population to serve as their parish church, and it continues to play this role to this day.

Details

NameDe Voorhof
City/TownRijnsburg
ProvinceSouth Holland
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.19175, 4.4436595
Denominationprotestant
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
OperatorProtestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN)
Year of construction1200
Time periodearly middle ages
Architectural styleRomanesqueGothic
Lenderlocal population
PatronJesus Christ
Websitehttps://www.protestantsrijnsburg.nl/