Paradijskerk, Baroque revival church in Oude Westen, Netherlands.
Paradijskerk is a baroque revival church located in Rotterdam's Oude Westen neighborhood with two matching towers and ornate interior spaces. The inside features decorative marble work and a carefully arranged layout that guides visitors through the sacred space.
Built in 1908 by architect Petrus Augustius Weeldenburg, this church replaced an earlier building that had become unusable at its former location along the Delftsevaart. The new site was chosen to accommodate the growing needs of the neighborhood.
The church preserves 18th-century wooden sculptures, including an altar created between 1720-1725 by Flemish master craftsman Alexander Dominicus Pluskens.
Visitors can enter the church during designated opening hours, though times may vary based on services or events. It is best to check ahead if you plan to explore the interior at leisure.
The church survived the 1940 bombardment of Rotterdam and preserved interior decorations from the 1700s, which are exceptionally rare to find intact elsewhere in the city. This survival makes it a remarkable witness to both artistic heritage and the city's dramatic past.
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