Jeruzalemkerk, Protestant church in De Baarsjes neighborhood, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Description
The Jeruzalemkerk is a church building in Amsterdam School style with orange-red and dark brown brick walls accented by Bavarian granite. The walls follow a Norwegian bond pattern and form cubic volumes that stand out distinctly.
History
The building was constructed between 1928 and 1929 and received its name from a fundraising campaign referencing Jerusalem's temple destruction in 70 AD. This naming connects the structure to a major event in religious history.
Culture
The stained glass windows depict the seven days of creation with biblical scenes from the separation of darkness to human creation. These artworks are a focal point inside and shape how light fills the interior throughout the day.
Practical
The church is located at Jan Maijenstraat 14 and is easy to spot from outside due to its distinctive form. Access is straightforward, and the cubic design makes it impossible to miss when walking the neighborhood.
Did you know?
The building deviates from traditional east-west orientation and follows a north-south axis with three main entrances on the southern facade. This unusual arrangement sets it apart from many other churches built during the same period.
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