Sint-Lodewijkskerk, Catholic church in central Leiden, Netherlands
Sint-Lodewijkskerk is a Catholic church located in central Leiden, built in the Gothic style with distinctive architectural features from the Renaissance period. The front facade dates to 1538 while the tower and its carillon were completed in 1594.
The building originated in 1477 as a chapel dedicated to Saint James, serving pilgrims heading toward Santiago de Compostela. Major reconstruction followed a gunpowder explosion in 1807, after which the church was renamed.
The church serves an international community through services held in Dutch, English, and Latin for worshippers from many countries. Visitors can experience how this space brings together people from different backgrounds in shared religious practice.
The John Paul II chapel within the church is open for weekly adoration from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Visitors interested in attending or simply viewing the interior can plan their visit around these times.
The church's name honors Saint Louis, the patron saint of King Louis Bonaparte who ruled during French occupation of the Netherlands. This naming reflects how political events and religious tradition became intertwined in the building's identity after its rebuilding.
Location: Leiden
Inception: 1477
Architects: Jan Giudici
Address: Steenschuur 19
GPS coordinates: 52.15611,4.49153
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41
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