Binnenstad Hoorn , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Lutherse Kerk
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Lutheran Church
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
1. Lutherse Kerk Marker
In 1628 stichtte een groep Hoornse lutheranen een kerkelijke gemeente. Deze kerk uit 1768 werd opgetrokken in rococostijl door Jacob Hart. In de kerk bevindt zich een orgel van Pieter Mόller uit 1773, eveneens uitgevoerd in rococostijl. Links van de kerk is de voormalige kosterswoning met in het bovenlicht de zwaan, het symbool voor het lutheranisme.
Lutheran Church
In 1628, a group of Lutherans from Hoorn founded a church community. This church from 1768 was built in rococo style by Jacob Hart. The church contains an organ by Pieter Mόller from 1773, also built in rococo style. To the left of the church is the former sexton's house with a swan in the skylight, the symbol of Lutheranism.
Erected by Gemeente Hoorn, ANWB. (Marker Number 16037/018.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1628.
Location. 52° 38.489′ N, 5° 3.49′ E. Marker is in Hoorn
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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: Ramen / Frames (a few steps from this marker); Ramen 1-3 (a few steps from this marker); Ramen 34 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hoorn WWII Memorial (about 120 meters away); Nieuwstraat 18 (about 120 meters away); Burgerweeshuis / Orphanage (about 150 meters away); Graaf van Bossu (about 150 meters away); Grote Kerk (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoorn.
Also see . . . Lutherse Kerk (ErfgoedHoorn.nl, in Dutch). The QR code on the marker leads to a page with several photos and some background information. Excerpt (in translation):
In Hoorn, the Lutheran community took shape from 1628 onwards. This beautiful Lutheran church from 1768 replaced the original clandestine church from 1632. This church was hidden behind houses on the Ramen. The clandestine church was accessible via the Tempelsteeg. A clandestine church was not allowed to be recognisable as a church, and therefore the use of, for example, typical church windows was prohibited. In the course of the 17th century, the open adherence to other faiths was permitted and(Submitted on March 28, 2025.)therefore new church buildings appeared everywhere in Dutch cities. In this way, the Lutheran community also found a new home. This church was allowed to be visible and was given a facade on the Ramen, which was beautifully designed in rococo style. The facade has a special shape that is reminiscent of a shell, which fits in perfectly with the rococo. The entrance is in the projecting central section and has a beautiful frame. Rococo was actually an interior art, inspired by the elegant architecture of the French court. There was a preference for asymmetrical and graceful lines, as can be seen in the lines of this facade. The front of the restored Mόller organ is also a beautiful example of rococo and was created in 1773.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 20252. Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church and markerThe marker is visible here just above the black fencing.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
3. Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
