Binnenstad Hoorn , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Koepelkerk (1882)

— Rijksmonument —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025

1. Koepelkerk (1882) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De driebeukige kruisbasiliek met galerijen en koepel is gewijd aan Franciscus van Assisi en Cyriacus en Overving de schuilkerk De Drie Tulpen, waarvan preekstoel en piëta nog steeds aanwezig zijn. De kerk is gebouwd door A.C. Bleijs die ook de begraafplaats aan de Drieboomlaan ontwierp.

(English translation:)
The three-aisled cruciform basilica with galleries and a dome is dedicated to Francis of Assisi and Cyriacus, and overlooks the clandestine church De Drie Tulpen (“The Three Tulips”), whose pulpit and Pieta are still present. The church was built by A.C. Bleijs, who also designed the cemetery on Drieboomlaan.

Erected by Gemeente Hoorn, ANWB. (Marker Number 16037/029.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 52° 38.398′ N, 5° 3.479′ E. Marker is in Hoorn, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad Hoorn. It is on Grote Noord, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Noord 15, Hoorn, Noord-Holland 1621 KD, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

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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: Roode Steen 15 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hadrianus Junius (about 90 meters away); Statencollege (about 90 meters away); Kerkstraat 10 (about 120 meters away); Jan Pieterszoon Coen (Hoorn 1587 - Batavia 1629) (about 120 meters away); Grote Kerk (about 150 meters away); Monument bij het Grote Kerk / Grote Kerk Executions Memorial (about 150 meters away); Onderduikers in het Duitse hoofdkwartier / People in hiding at the German headquarters (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoorn.

Also see . . . Koepelkerk (Erfgoed Hoorn, in Dutch). The QR code on the marker leads to this page, with 6 photos plus text. Excerpt (in translation):

The St. Cyriacus Church, also known colloquially as the Dome Church, was built following the merger of two parishes. The immediate cause for its construction was the fire at the former Cyriacus Chapel in 1877. Renowned Hoorn architect A.C. Bleijs was responsible for the design, and the brand-new Renaissance church was completed in 1882. The prestige of this project became clear even during the early stages of construction, when the foundation under one of the pillars proved insufficient and had to be reinforced with concrete. Ultimately, a true domed church arose in Hoorn.

The facade is
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025

2. Koepelkerk (1882) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the doorway.
fully integrated into the streetscape, yet its clear structure makes it immediately recognizable as a church. Two magnificent towers rise alongside the central entrance. The domed church is also of great importance to the city's skyline, as its magnificent dome and lantern dominate the Hoorn skyline.

(Submitted on November 15, 2025.)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025

3. Koepelkerk

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.