The Catharinakerk

The Catharinakerk (Catharina Church) is a beautiful Protestant church located in the town of Zoutelande, Netherlands. It is a stunning example of Gothic architecture, with a striking tower and a large nave.

The church features intricate stone carvings, stained glass windows, and a beautifully decorated interior.

• The Catharinakerk was built in the 14th century and has undergone several renovations over the centuries.
• The church was named after Saint Catherine, who was patron saint of the Netherlands.
• During World War II, the church served as a shelter for refugees and was also used by the Resistance movement.

1. Around 1500, the church was transformed into a hall church by adding a north wing.
2. In 1573, this was destroyed during the Eighty Years' War.
3. The tower and church took on their current form around 1738.
4. In 1950, a restoration took place.

In 2015, a 17th-century organ was sold to make way for a more suitable choir organ of Bätz-Witte from 1870.

The church was recorded on canvas by Dutch artist Piet Mondriaan in 1909. In 2017, the outlines of the missing parts of the church were marked with a wall in the churchyard.