De Hoeksteen Church

De Hoeksteen is a church located in the city of Amersfoort, Netherlands. The church was built in the 14th century as a Catholic parish church for the growing population of Amersfoort.

• The church has undergone several renovations and expansions throughout the centuries, including a major reconstruction in the 17th century.

Architecture: De Hoeksteen is a Gothic-style church with a unique architecture. It has a rectangular shape with a long nave and a tower on the west side.

• The exterior walls are made of brick and stone, while the interior features a wooden ceiling and intricate carvings.

Notable Features:

• A tower height of over 50 meters (164 feet).
• A large organ, built in the 17th century, which is considered one of the best in the Netherlands.
• Frescoes and carvings from the 15th to 18th centuries.

Historical Significance:

1. The church holds historical importance as a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage.

Present Status:

De Hoeksteen is part of the Protestant Community of Amersfoort. The church building rose simultaneously with the new residential area and was taken into use in 1987. The architects were Keyser and Wassink.

• The application of light-colored brick and a sloping roof form.
• The organ dates from 1968 and was built by the Enschede company H.J. Vierdag for the Ontmoetingskerk, which however closed in 1984. In 1987, the organ was placed in De Hoeksteen. In 2006, the organ was restored and expanded.