Monnickendam in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
R.K. Parochiekerk H.H. Nicolaas en Antonius
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Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
1. Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church Marker
Driebeukige r.k. kerk. gebouwd in neogotische stijl op initiatief en onder leiding van pastoor B.A.A. Smeeman.
Architect: J.H. Tonnaer uit Delft, leerling van architect Cuypers. Eerste steen gelegd op: 23 maart 1899. Consecratie van de kerk: 5 april 1900 door Mgr. Bottemanne, bisschop van Haarlem.
Roman Catholic Parish Church of St. Nicholas and St. Anthony
Three-aisled Roman Catholic church, built in the Neo-Gothic style at the initiative and under the direction of Pastor B.A.A. Smeeman.
Architect: J.H. Tonnaer from Delft, a student of architect Cuypers. Foundation stone laid on: March 23, 1899. Consecration of the church: April 5, 1900, by Mgr. Bottemanne, Bishop of Haarlem.
Erected by the ANWB, het Parochiebestuur. (Marker Number 64735/001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1900.
Location. 52° 27.603′
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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: B.A.A. Smeeman (a few steps from this marker); Monnickendam Jewish Deportation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); De Vergulde Eenhoorn / The Gilded Unicorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Speeltoren / Bell Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andries Witmond (about 90 meters away); Philip Benjamin Witmond (about 90 meters away); Leo Hordijk Memorial (about 210 meters away); Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monnickendam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
2. Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
3. Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church - interior
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025
4. Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church
Photographed by Weenk & Snel, circa 1909
5. View of town with Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church visible on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on November 16, 2025.
