St. Hippolytus, Gothic church building in Delft, Netherlands
Description
St. Hippolytus is a Gothic church building situated along the Oude Delft canal, featuring a distinctive tower and pointed arch windows. Inside, the space combines chapel areas with stone tile floors and wooden roof structures that reflect different building periods.
History
The building was constructed around 1400 as a religious facility serving a convent community. The Reformation in the 16th century brought significant structural changes that redirected its religious purpose.
Culture
Regular Catholic services take place in this consecrated space, which received its dedication to Saint Hippolytus of Rome in 1972.
Practical
The building stands at the intersection of Oude Delft and Niewe Street and is easy to reach on foot. You can view the interior during daytime hours and find quiet spots to pause and observe the space.
Did you know?
From 1924 to 1966, the building hosted the doctorate ceremonies for Delft University of Technology students. This academic tradition gave the place special meaning for generations of graduates.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Delft).
Visbrug
82 m
Poelbrug
92 m
Voorstraat 26, Delft
18 m
Voorstraat 55, Delft
87 m
Voorstraat 7, Delft
81 m
Voorstraat 56, Delft
83 m
Voorstraat 50, Delft
65 m
Voorstraat 48, Delft
62 m
Voorstraat 61, Delft
98 m
Voorstraat 53, Delft
83 m
Voorstraat 19, Delft
48 m
Voorstraat 22, Delft
36 m
Voorstraat 10, Delft
91 m
Oude Kerkstraat 11, Delft
98 m
Voorstraat 1, Delft
92 m
Voorstraat 11, Delft
68 m
Voorstraat 13, Delft
65 m
Voorstraat 17, Delft
56 m
Voorstraat 3, Delft
87 m
Voorstraat 25, Delft
40 m
Voorstraat 5, Delft
84 m
Voorstraat 42, Delft
45 m
Voorstraat 60, Delft
99 m
Oude Kerkstraat 10, Delft
102 m
Voorstraat 12, Delft
89 m
Voorstraat 14, Delft
84 m
Pand waarvan de gepleisterde gevel een geheel vormt met die van het buurnummer 8
102 m
Oude Delft 166, Delft
99 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes