Koepelkerk, church building in Noordenveld, Netherlands
The Koepelkerk in Veenhuizen is a church building with an unusual eight-sided form and a distinctive dome built around 1825. The interior is simple in design and features a historic single-keyboard organ that has been there since 1856, along with simple wooden benches and softly painted walls.
The building was designed around 1825 by architect H. Wind and followed the example of the Koepelkerk in Smilde. It was built for residents of the worker colony run by the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid and did not receive its bell until 1946, more than a hundred years after opening.
The church was built for residents of the colony run by the Society of Benevolence and served as a gathering place for the community. Today visitors can see how the simple design reflects the practical values of the time and how the space has brought people together for worship and meetings for nearly two centuries.
The church is located on the main road in Veenhuizen and is easy to reach by foot or car. Visits are possible, and it is recommended to contact the community beforehand if you wish to view the building or use it for events.
The single-keyboard organ inside was originally built in 1821 by J. A. Hillebrand and arrived in Veenhuizen only in 1856 after being used in the church in Akkrum. This long journey of the instrument makes it a special witness to the community's history.
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