Sint-Dominicuskerk, Leeuwarden

Sint-Dominicuskerk is a Roman Catholic church in Leeuwarden with three aisles arranged in a cross shape and topped with towers at opposite ends. The structure creates a spacious interior that divides the worship space into distinct sections for prayer and congregation.

The building was completed in 1937 following designs by architect H.C.M. van Beers and replaced an earlier place of worship on Speelmansstraat. This replacement addressed the needs of the growing Catholic community using construction methods typical of the 1930s.

The name honors Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican order, and reflects the Catholic community's spiritual traditions. Visitors can observe how the interior spaces were designed to guide prayer and contemplation through the arrangement of chapels and artworks.

The church welcomes visitors interested in exploring its architecture and interior artworks, with regular services held throughout the week. Plan your visit outside of service times to view the space undisturbed and take time to observe the details.

The southern chapel holds a statue of Our Lady of Leeuwarden, representing a local devotion with its own story in the community. Three bells here carry names that reflect Dominican and Marian traditions in the faith.

Location: Leeuwarden

Inception: 1937

Architects: Hendrikus Cornelis Marie van Beers

Part of: Dominicuskerk

Address: Harlingerstraat 26

Website: https://sintvitusparochie.nl

GPS coordinates: 53.20361,5.78556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08