Saint Anne Church

Saint Anne Church is a church building in Bekkerveld constructed with a concrete skeleton structure featuring an octagonal tambour supporting a central dome. Round-arched windows line the exterior walls, creating a uniform rhythm across the facade.

The church was designed by architects Frits Peutz and Hendrik Teeken in 1939, but World War II postponed construction until 1952. It was completed in 1953 and became an early example of reinforced concrete use in religious buildings.

The church holds seventeen stained glass windows created by artist Daan Wildschut, showing modern religious figures and saints throughout the interior space. These windows shape how light fills the building and create a distinct mood for visitors.

The building is located at Bekkerveld 15 in Heerlen and remains accessible for visitors interested in architecture or religious spaces. The exact coordinates make it straightforward to find using navigation tools.

The building is counted among the Top 100 Dutch monuments from 1940 to 1958 and marks a turning point in using reinforced concrete for sacred buildings. This recognition highlights its importance as a pioneering work in post-war architecture.

Location: Heerlen

Inception: 1950s

Architects: Frits Peutz

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958

Address: Bekkerveld 15

GPS coordinates: 50.87889,5.98194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01