Religious sites in Edam-Volendam

Historic Religious Sites

This collection highlights the religious and architectural history of the Edam-Volendam region. It includes the Grote Kerk in Edam, the largest hall church in the Netherlands, and the unique Stolphoevekerkje, a 17th-century wooden church modeled after traditional farmhouse architecture. The list spans late Gothic village churches, neo-Gothic Catholic landmarks, and the historic Jewish cemetery established in 1793, offering a comprehensive look at the area's spiritual heritage and diverse building styles.

Historic Religious Sites — Map

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A

Grote Kerk

15th-century Gothic Sint-Nicolaaskerk, the largest hall church in the Netherlands, notable for its extensive collection of 17th-century stained-glass windows.

B

Hervormde kerk

Protestant church situated in the rural landscape of Kwadijk.

C

Grote Kerk

14th-century late Gothic hall church featuring a monumental interior and a historic pipe organ.

D

Stolphoevekerkje

Built in 1658, this wooden church is the oldest building in Volendam, constructed in the style of a traditional North Holland 'stolp' farmhouse.

E

Sint Vincentiuskerk

Neo-Baroque Catholic church dating from 1860, located in the heart of Volendam.

F

H. Nicolaaskerk

19th-century neo-Gothic Catholic church designed by architect E.J. Margry.

G

Kerk van Beets

15th-century late Gothic village church featuring a distinctive wooden bell tower.

H

Joodse Begraafplaats

Historic cemetery established in 1793, serving the local Jewish community with gravestones dating back to the late 18th century.

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