Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria
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Church of St. Anna and St. Maria
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
1. Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria Marker
Achter dit oorspronkelijk uit de 17de eeuw daterende woonhuis is een schuilkerk. Gesticht in 1636 door Pastoor A.A. Bloemert
Later kerk van de Oud-Katholieke Gemeente en als zodanig tot 1937 in gebruik geweest. Toegang tot de kerk in de Kokstraat via de 'Bloemertpoort'.
Church of St. Anna and St. Maria
Behind this house, which dates back to the 17th century, lies a hidden church. It was founded in 1636 by Father A.A. Bloemert. Later, it became a church for the Old Catholic Congregation and remained in use as such until 1937. Access to the church on Kokstraat is via the 'Bloemertpoort' (Bloemert Gate).
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 52° 22.981′ N, 4° 38.408′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Bakenessergracht, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bakenessergracht 33, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 JW, 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
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Also see . . . St. Anna und Maria (Haarlem) (Wikipedia, in German). Excerpt (in translation):
The first Old Catholic Schuilkerk (hidden church) in Haarlem was located at the corner of Bakenessergracht and Kokstraat during the 18th century. As early as 1742, this church was granted cathedral status for the Diocese of Haarlem. Pastor Augustine Bloemaert founded it in 1636, dedicating it to Saint Anne and housing it in the attic of a malthouse. Since these house churches often had very limited capacity, it was not uncommon for several churches to be built in close proximity a situation that also occurred in Haarlem at the time.(Submitted on June 16, 2026.)
A second church, dedicated to Saint Mary (the Mother of Jesus), was situated near Pastor Bloemaerts "attic church." It is no longer possible to determine which of the two churches was older, as there are no records regarding the founding of the Church of St.Mary. The entrance to the Church of St. Mary was located on Biggesteeg, a street later renamed Blommertsteeg. The rectory featured a gateway opening onto Bakenessergracht and, together with two adjacent houses sharing the same roof, formed a courtyard known as "Marode." In 1779, coinciding with the appointment of Pastor Ferdinand Botman, the decision was made to close the Church of St. Mary. Its patronage was transferred to the Church of St. Anne; the latter was subsequently renamed the Church of St. Anne and St. Mary and remained in use until 1938, at which point it had become so dilapidated that a new building was required.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 20262. Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
3. Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
