Allerheiligste Verlosserkerk, Catholic church on Goudse Rijweg, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Allerheiligste Verlosserkerk is a Catholic church on Goudse Rijweg featuring tall Gothic-style exterior walls with intricate stonework and large stained glass windows. The original facade and exterior have been preserved while the interior now contains residential apartments.
The building was constructed between 1882 and 1884 by architect Johannes Kayser and originally held space for about 1050 worshippers. A severe fire in 1979 damaged the structure significantly, leading to major restoration work that lasted from 1982 to 1984.
After the 1940 bombardment of Rotterdam, the church became a vital gathering place for multiple congregations whose buildings were destroyed. This role gave the place special meaning for residents as a symbol of continuity during difficult times.
The building is a protected national monument with its exterior walls and facade carefully maintained. Since the interior is now residential, visitors can appreciate the architecture from outside and walking around the perimeter.
The former church was converted into De Kerk, now providing housing for 212 students and recent graduates in the Kralingen-Crooswijk area. This transformation shows how a historic building can find new purpose serving an entirely different community.
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