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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Tot 1586 Begijnhofkapel. Toren en eenbeukig schip herbouwd na brand in 1348. Verhoogd koor met fresco's ca. 1400. Sacristie met houten gotische overwelving. Ingang met driehoekig fronton en guirlande uit ca. 1670. Oudste kerk van Haarlem.

(English translation:)
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,

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

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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); Site of Former Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendrik Andriessen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria (about 90 meters away); Albert de Klerk (about 90 meters away); Janskerk (about 120 meters away); St. Josephkerk (R.K.) / St. Joseph Church (Roman Catholic) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Also see . . . Waalse Kerk, Haarlem (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 20, 2026.)

Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

2. Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) Marker - wide view

The marker site a century ago… image. Click for full size.

courtesy Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 4.0), 1921

3. The marker site a century ago…

The marker site more than two centuries ago image. Click for full size.

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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.)⎯⎯⎯Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed)

Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.)
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Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed)