Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023
1. Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Sinds 1967 is het gebouw in gebruik als cultureel centrum.
Former Evangelical Lutheran church from 1735. The building is also called Kopermolen (the Copper Mill), because before the construction of the church, a copper mill was located on this site, which was powered by the water power of the (now underground) river 'the Gau'.
The building has been used as a cultural center since 1967.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 50° 46.206′ N, 6° 1.172′ E. Marker is in Vaals, Limburg. It is at the intersection of Von Clermontplein and Koperstraat, on the right when traveling west on Von Clermontplein. Touch for map
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden (a few steps from this marker); Von Clermontplein 4-6 (a few steps from this marker); Koperhof (a few steps from this marker); Vaals Gedenkteken voor de Oorlogsslachtoffers / Vaals Victims of War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Oudste spuren van Joods leven in Vaals / Oldest Traces of Jewish Life in Vaals (within shouting distance of this marker); Locatie van de voormalige synagoge / Former Synagogue Location (within shouting distance of this marker); De Gau (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Clermontplein 24 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaals.
Also see . . . Von Clermontplein 11: Evangelish-Lutherse Kerk (Historische Stadswandeling Vaals, in Dutch). In addition to the text on the marker, this page contains additional information, some of which is provided below.
Excerpt (in translation): The dedication of the church took place in December 1737. The octagonal architecture, modeled on the Aachen cathedral, is noteworthy. When the lights are on in the dark, the building resembles(Submitted on November 26, 2023.)a lantern, which is why the popular name de luuλt (the lantern) arose.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 20232. Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church and MarkerThe marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
