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Weesp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
 

St. Laurenskerk

 
 
St. Laurenskerk Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2024
1. St. Laurenskerk Marker
Inscription.  
Ned. Herv., of St. Laurenskerk
Laatgotisch gebouw,
in 1462 gewijd aan de H. Laurentius.
Gerestaureerd 1978.
Koperen koorhek ± 1530 en Bδtzorgel.
Dertiende eeuwse romaanse toren met
klokkenspel. P. Hemony 1671.

(English translation:)
Dutch Reformed Church, or St. Laurens Church
Late Gothic building,dedicated to St. Laurentius in 1462.
Restored 1978.
Copper choir screen ± 1530 and organ by Thomas Bδtz.
Thirteenth century Romanesque tower with carillon. (bells by) P(ieter) Hemony 1671.

 
Erected by the ANWB.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1462.
 
Location. 52° 18.436′ N, 5° 2.533′ E. Marker is in Weesp, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Amsterdam. It is at the intersection of Nieuwstraat and Waagplein, on the right when traveling north on Nieuwstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nieuwstraat 31, Weesp, Noord-Holland 1381 BD, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the
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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: Stadhuis / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Weesp Jewish Deportation Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Machiel Muller (about 90 meters away); Hijman Muller (about 90 meters away); Anna Muller - de Leeuw (about 90 meters away); Barend Brilleslijper (about 90 meters away); Sara Brilleslijper-Boot (about 90 meters away); Levie Brilleslijper (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weesp.
 
Also see . . .  Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk (Rotterdam). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 21, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
St. Laurenskerk Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2024
2. St. Laurenskerk Marker - wide view
The marker is located to the left of the church entrance.
St. Laurenskerk and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2024
3. St. Laurenskerk and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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