Koepelkerk

The Koepelkerk is located in the middle of the center of the fortified city of Willemstad. This church from 1607 was built with financial support from Prince Maurits and is the first church in the Netherlands to be built especially for Protestant worship. The church was built in an octagonal shape (central construction), entirely in accordance with Prince Maurits's wishes. The church was built without a wreath of chapels and aisles. Not the altar, but the pulpit was to be the centerpiece. The church is a model for many later Protestant churches. Over the years, the Koepelkerk has been rebuilt and restored. During the opening, visitors can learn about the history of the church and climb the tower from panels and texts. The hostesses and gentlemen present on Saturday are also happy to tell you about the church. In the tower, the Friends of the Koepelkerk Foundation regularly organizes exhibitions that can be viewed during a visit to the Koepelkerk.