Hervormde Kerk, Protestant church in Vaals, Netherlands.
Hervormde Kerk is a Protestant church in Vaals featuring a square tower built from sandstone blocks topped with an octagonal spire and later brick additions. The building combines older structural elements with 17th-century baroque architecture.
The church reuses a 13th-century defense tower as its foundation, while the Protestant sanctuary was built between 1669 and 1671 by architect Pieter Post. This marked a significant conversion of the original structure to its new religious purpose.
The interior features an organ from 1772 with wooden barrel vaults and a pulpit with nobility seating from the late 17th century. This arrangement reflects the importance of the reformed congregation in the region.
The building sits at an elevated location and is easily accessible on foot, with clear sightlines from central Vaals. Visitors should note that regular services take place and opening times may vary.
At 217 meters above sea level, this is the highest church building in the Netherlands. This remarkable location makes it a visual reference point across the hilly landscape of the region.
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