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Laurenskerk Rotterdam
The Saint Laurence’s Church (or Sint Laurenskerk in Dutch) is the great church of Rotterdam and the only relic in Rotterdam from the mediaeval ages. The church was built between 1449 and 1525 and is the oldest building in Rotterdam. It‘s one of a few buildings that survived the Blitz in Rotterdam during the 2nd world war. Originally the church is a Roman Catholic church but during the Protestant Reformation in 1572 the church was transformed into a Protestant church. During the Blitz of Rotterdam during the 2nd world war the church was practically destroyed but it was rebuilt after the war. After the reconstruction the church became an open church and today the church is used for many different things like concerts, lectures, expositions, church services and more.
In the church you can see memorial tombs for Dutch see heroes, beautiful bronze doors designed by the famous Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzu, lovely chandeliers and four organs. The main organ with 7600 pipes is the biggest organ of the Netherlands and one of the biggest mechanical organs of the world! You can visit the church, join a tour or climb the 65 meters high tower!
In front of the St Laurence’s Church you can see the Erasmus statue, which is the oldest bronze statue in the Netherlands. The statue of Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was built in 1622. Erasmus was a Dutch 15th century humanist and theologian who was born in Rotterdam around 1466. Today many things in Rotterdam like the Erasmus bridge, the Erasmus University and the Erasmus Metro line are named after him. You can find a copy of this statue in New York at the Erasmus High School.
OPENING HOURS LAURENSKERK ROTTERDAM
These are the opening hours for Laurenskerk
March - December
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 10:00 hrs Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 14:00 hrs Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 14:00 hrs Friday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 14:00 hrs Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 14:00 hrs Sunday Church services only January - February Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 10:00 hrs Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 hrs - Tours at 14:00 hrs Sunday Church services only The church is closed between 24 December and 2 January.
RATES LAURENSKERK ROTTERDAM
A visit to the Laurence's Church is free but for the tour you will have to pay a small fee:
Children under 13 € 1,50 Ages 13 and above € 2,50 
DIRECTIONS LAURENSKERK ROTTERDAM
The Laurence's Church is located in the middle of city center. You can easily get there by taking the metro, tram 21 or train to station Blaak.
If you come by car you can park your car in the Sint Jacobsplaats parking and walk from there.
MORE INFORMATION LAURENSKERK ROTTERDAM
More information can be found on the Laurence's Church internet site or by contacting them directly.
Grotekerkplein 27,
3011 GC Rotterdam
Tel: +31 10 4131494
Fax: +31 10 4130071
Website: www.laurenskerkrotterdam.nl
E-mail: laurenskerk@planet.nlREVIEWS LAURENSKERK ROTTERDAM
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J.G. Walker Penticton, B.C.
6:37pm on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
After Viewing many photos of Rotterdam - some dating to 1890 - A friend who was Born in the Netherlands sent me this very interesting site from his home in New Zealand after our discussion over the Net on a photo of this church. Enjoyed it very much... read more »
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