Sint-Laurentiuskerk

Sint-Laurentiuskerk is a church in Voorschoten featuring Neo-Gothic architecture with a tower that rises in two square sections before transitioning to an octagonal spire, situated at Leidseweg 98. The interior can accommodate several hundred visitors and contains ornamental elements dating from its construction period.

The church was built between 1865 and 1868 following the restoration of the Catholic Church's hierarchical structure in the Netherlands. It emerged during a period of religious renewal and new construction for the growing Catholic community.

Named after Saint Lawrence, the church remains an important gathering place for the local Catholic community and its spiritual practices. It continues to shape the religious life of Voorschoten through regular worship and communal celebrations.

The church is located at Leidseweg 98 and is easily accessible; the interior is illuminated by large windows that provide plenty of natural light during the day. Visitors should expect the interior to show signs of modifications made over recent decades that have altered the original layout.

The organ inside combines pipework from two different eras, blending older components with later additions to create a composite instrument with a complex history. This layering of components across generations illustrates how church instruments often evolved through repairs and updates rather than replacement.

Location: Voorschoten

Inception: 1860s

Architects: Theo Asseler

Part of: St. Laurentius

Address: Leidseweg 98

GPS coordinates: 52.13013,4.45517

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07