Religious Heritage

Rotterdam’s religious architecture spans from the 15th-century Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, the city’s sole surviving medieval structure, to the modern Essalam Mosque in Feijenoord. The collection includes the historic Pilgrim Fathers Church in Delfshaven, where the Pilgrims prayed before sailing to America in 1620, and the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky. These sites represent the city's transition from its medieval roots to its status as a diverse metropolis, featuring both traditional Gothic elements and bold contemporary designs.

St. Lawrence's Church

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk is a Protestant church in Rotterdam. It is the only remnant of the medieval city of Rotterdam.

Orthodox Church of Saint Alexander Nevsky

Russian Orthodox church on the Schiedamsesingel featuring traditional golden onion domes and hand-painted icons.

Pilgrim Fathers Church

The Old or Pilgrim Fathers' Church is a church located in Rotterdam-Delfshaven, in the Netherlands.

Pauluskerk

A striking modern building designed by architect Will Alsop, serving as both a place of worship and a social center for the city's marginalized communities.

Essalam

One of Western Europe's largest mosques, featuring 50-meter minarets and architecture inspired by the Great Mosque of Medina.

Boezemkerk

A Protestant church located in Ridderkerk, serving the local community as part of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands.