Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.)
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Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
1. Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.) / Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) Marker
Served as the Beguine convent chapel until 1586. Tower and single-aisled nave rebuilt after a fire in 1348. Raised choir featuring frescoes from c. 1400. Sacristy with Gothic wooden vaulting. Entrance with a triangular pediment and garland dating from c. 1670. Haarlem's oldest church.
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 1586.
Location. 52° 22.943′ N, 4° 38.351′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is at the intersection of Begijnhof and Lange Begijnestraat, on the right when traveling east on Begijnhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Begijnhof 28, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 JC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Simon Philip de Vries (within shouting distance of this marker); Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Rachel van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker); Sophia van Gelderen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . Waalse Kerk, Haarlem (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 20, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
2. Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) Marker - wide view
courtesy Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 4.0), 1921
3. The marker site a century ago…
Photographed by Hermanus Petrus Schouten (courtesy Noord-Hollands Archief), circa 1780
4. The marker site more than two centuries ago
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
