Vrouwekerk, Gothic church ruins in Leiden, Netherlands
The stone remains of Vrouwekerk stand on Vrouwenkerkhof square, opposite Museum Boerhaave and north of Haarlemmerstraat shopping street in Leiden.
Originally built as a chapel dedicated to Virgin Mary in 1300, the structure expanded into a parish church by 1365 and later became a refuge for Huguenot communities.
The church held services for both Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth Colony and the first Manhattan colonists during the early seventeenth century.
Visitors can access the restored church ruins through Vrouwenkerksteeg alley, which connects Haarlemmerstraat to the Vrouwenkerkhof square.
Archaeological research in 1979 discovered that the original church foundations, constructed on wooden poles, remained intact beneath the surface.
Location: Leiden
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 52.16083,4.48972
Latest update: April 5, 2025 09:58
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