St. Hippolytus, Gothic church building in Delft, Netherlands
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.
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.
Regular Catholic services take place in this consecrated space, which received its dedication to Saint Hippolytus of Rome in 1972.
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.
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.
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