Edam in Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Heilige Nicolaaskerk
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St. Nicholas Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
1. Heilige Nicolaaskerk / St. Nicholas Church Marker
Omstreeks 1650 was achter de huidige kerk een schuilkerk gebouwd, die in +/- 1750 werd uitgebreid met een biechtkapel. In 1825 werd deze kapel vergroot en kwam de ingang aan de belangrijkste gracht van Edam te liggen, de Voorhaven. Omdat in die tijd ook Volendammers in Edam kerkten. ontstond al gauw de noodzaak de kerk te vergroten.
In 1847 kon de nieuwe parochiekerk worden ingewijd. Het werk was uitgevoerd onder toezicht van Waterstaat. Vandaar dat de kerk een Waterstaatskerk wordt genoemd. De pastorie links werd in 1870 tegen de kerk aangebouwd.
(English translation:)
Roman Catholic church of the parish of St. Nicholas
Around 1650, a clandestine church was built behind the current church, which was expanded with a confessional chapel in +/- 1750. In 1825, this chapel was enlarged and the entrance was located on the most important canal of Edam, the Voorhaven. Because Volendammers also went to church in Edam at that time, the need soon arose to enlarge the church.
In 1847, the new parish church
this page online
Erected by Vereniging Oud Edam, ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.
Location. 52° 30.785′ N, 5° 3.145′ E. Marker is in Edam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Edam-Volendam. It is on Voorhaven, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Voorhaven 124, Edam, Noord-Holland 1135 VH, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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: Lise Leijser (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fanny Kusiel-Gutmann (about 90 meters away); Josef Steinberg (about 90 meters away); Salomon Kaufmann (about 90 meters away); Julie Kaufmann-Hirschheimer (about 90 meters away); Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church (about 180 meters away); Het Huis met de Zwaan / The House with the Swan (about 180 meters away); Edams Museum (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edam.
Also see . . . Heilige Nicolaaskerk (Edam) (Wikipedia, In Dutch).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
2. Heilige Nicolaaskerk / St. Nicholas Church Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the door, just below the black sign.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
3. Heilige Nicolaaskerk / St. Nicholas Church and Voorhaven Canal
The Saint Nicholas Church is a Roman Catholic church in the center of Edam. The church, like the Gothic Grote Kerk, is named after Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of boatmen, among others. The church was listed as a national monument on November 15, 1967. - Wikipedia (in translation)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
