Engelbewaarderskerk, Roman Catholic church in Lisse, Netherlands.
The Engelbewaarderskerk is a Roman Catholic church in Lisse featuring a twelve-sided central hall interrupted by triangular, quadrilateral, and pentagonal sections. All roof surfaces are covered with slate and topped with decorative finials, creating a carefully planned geometric composition.
The building was constructed between 1930 and 1931 on land provided by the Heemskerk-Hoogduin family, following designs by architect Jan Stuyt. The initial sketches came from the local pastor Sentenie, showing that the community played an active role in shaping the project.
The interior features a dome painting created by Jan Dunselman in 1931 and Stations of the Cross made by J. Thiessen from Roermond in 1954. These artworks shape the spiritual character of the space and reflect the artistic care invested in the church's decoration.
The building stands at Heereweg 457 and serves as a parish church with regular services held throughout the year. A connected rectory building is part of the overall complex and extends the main structure.
The architecture displays neo-Byzantine features with barrel vaults built from alternating light and dark brick layers running throughout the structure. These contrasting bands create visual patterns that define both the exterior and interior design.
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