Waalse Kerk

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Waalse Kerk, Gothic church in Begijnhof, Haarlem, Netherlands

The Waalse Kerk stands with its medieval stone walls, upper gallery, and a bell tower containing a 56.5-centimeter diameter bell from 1512.

Founded in 1348, the church transformed from a Catholic monastery chapel to a Protestant sanctuary for French-speaking refugees in the 16th century.

The church maintains French-language services and hosts regular musical performances, including organ concerts featuring students from the Amsterdam Conservatory.

The building functions as a multipurpose venue, offering rentable spaces for events, meetings, and community gatherings throughout the calendar year.

The 1808 Friederichs organ includes a mechanical clock system in the attic that controls the timepiece visible on its front panel.

Location: Haarlem

Inception: 1348

Address: Begijnhof 28 -30-32 2011HE 2011HE

GPS coordinates: 52.38220,4.63917

Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:36

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