St. Barbarakerk
Stationsweg 36, 3981 AD Bunnik, Netherlands
The St. Barbarakerk
The St. Barbarakerk is a Catholic church located in Bunnik, Netherlands. The construction of the St. Barbarakerk began in 1936 and was completed in 1940.
It was built to replace an earlier church that had been destroyed during World War II.
The church is a modernist building designed by Alphons Boosten, a Dutch architect.
The design features a simple, rectangular shape with a tall tower and a pointed roof. The St. Barbarakerk serves as the main parish church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Utrecht.
The church is dedicated to Saint Barbara, the patron saint of architects and miners.
It serves as a place of worship for Catholics in the area.
The architect responsible for designing the St. Barbarakerk was Alphons Boosten, a well-known Dutch architect who also designed several other churches and buildings in the Netherlands.
- The church has a prominent belltower that rises above the main building.
- The tower is topped with a distinctive pointed roof and features a large bell.
- The interior of the church features a simple, modern design with white walls and a wooden floor.
- There are also several stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible.
Details
Name | St. Barbarakerk |
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City/Town | Bunnik |
Province | Utrecht |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 52.0659863, 5.2046672 |
Denomination | catholic |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1940 |
Architectural style | modernist |
Architect | Alphons Boosten |
Patron | Saint Barbara |
Website | https://www.pj23bunnik.nl |