Architectural Buildings in South Holland Province, The Netherlands 2023

Most reviewed Architectural Buildings in South Holland Province

4.5 Erasmus Bridge (3.761 reviews)
- Modern Bridge
Architectural Buildings • Bridges

Considered an architectural work of art, Rotterdam's imposing bridge that is shaped like a harp soars over the largest harbor in Europe. See more..
4.0 Euromast (3.354 reviews)
- OMG
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers

The most beautiful view of Rotterdam Visiting Rotterdam? Then you should not skip the Euromast. From a great height you see the city in a unique perspective. Enjoy the best view of Rotterdam at a height of 100 meters. Not high enough? Take the colorful Euroscoop to the top and see the city from 185 meters high with a light and sound show. For the real daredevil, you can abseil from the Euromast every weekend from May to September. Also download the Magnicity app and collect information about more than 50 special Rotterdam buildings through your screen. Through VR technology you can see what the city looked like after the bombing in 1940. See more..
4.0 Old Church (798 reviews)
- Worth visiting
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The Old Church of Delft dates back to 1050 ad. In this church one finds the tombs of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer, naval heroes Piet Hein and Maarten Tromp, and scientists such as Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek. The beautiful stained glass windows of this church are also worth seeing. See more..
4.5 Sint-Janskerk (559 reviews)
- Beautiful but too pricey.
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

THE LONGEST CHURCH OF THE NETHERLANDS The great fire of 1552 destroyed much of the medieval church of Saint John. Shortly after the disaster, the council commissioned the reconstruction of the most startling church of Holland. With 123 meters it is also the longest church in The Netherlands THE 72 STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS ARE WORLD-FAMOUS Entering the Church of St. John, one falls silent at the sight of the majestic space with the 72 world-famous stained-glass windows. That first experience will only get stronger when you see the marvellous light by the 'Dutch Masters' invading the Church. The rich history of Holland can be read in the large windows. It is a beginning of an impressive discovery along biblical and historical scenes of human emotions. Then you understand that the Gouda St. John is one of the highest rated attractions in the Netherlands! See more..
4.5 Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) (474 reviews)
- Where my parents were married.
Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings

The city hall of Gouda was completed in 1450 and is the oldest gothic city hall in the Netherlands. See more..
4.5 De Rotterdam (340 reviews)
- The Largest Building of the Netherlands
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

De Rotterdam is the largest building of the Netherlands measured in floor space ... some 160,000 square meters. It resides on the gentrified docklands area De Kop van Zuid and was designed by the famous Rem Koolhaas of OMA architects. See more..
4.0 Witte Huis (205 reviews)
- Proto-sky rise
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Rotterdam's White House (Witte Huis) was the tallest office-building in Europe when it was built in 1898, and one of the few buildings in the center of town that survived the bombing raid on May 14,1940 during World War II. See more..
4.5 Groothoofdspoort (71 reviews)
- A city gate at the nicest part/ view in town, at the point where three rivers come together..
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This is the only remaining citygate in Dordrecht... the foundations of this gate date back from the fourteenth century, but it's current state and look dates back from the 17th century. It is different from any other city gate that I have seen in the Netherlands, both in colour and with it's decorations... This really is a must see!. not only for the Gate itself, but also this point of town with a great view on the water and all the terraces/ restaurants/ cafes that are there. The Gate is currently part of a Hotel/ Restaurant, but you can still see it and go under it without having to go and eat there. Without having seen this city gate your day in Dordrecht would not have been complete!. See more..
4.0 Station Leiden Centraal (66 reviews)
- Clean, easy to navigate, has plenty shops and snacks
Architectural Buildings

Pretty station, very small and easy to navigate, not confusing at all like some of Dutch stations tend to be. Also has a couple of clothing shops, Hema and Etos for cosmetics/medicine, two mini supermarkets, and also a couple of place where you can buy a snack. For instance, Smullers. They sell typical Dutch snacks in a sort of man-operated vending machine. Seems like a common thing in the Netherlands, I've seen it in a couple other places as well. The snacks are usually not great, but the idea is quite fun. Anyway, there is enough stuff to help you kill time before the train. See more..
4.0 het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596 (41 reviews)
- it amazes me how little attention this place gets from natives...
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings

they ride by on the bikes and it's no longer 'art'. it's furniture. people should be charged a nickel for the privilege of riding by. quite the piece of historical architecture. and...you might catch a wedding party departing from the front doors OR collected on the steps taking photographs for their wedding album. i love this building. check it out if you have the chance. See more..
4.5 Wassenaar, Zuid-Holland (37 reviews)
- Molen is lovele
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

They sell wholemeal flower for bread and pancakes, visit it on a Saturday to see it working. Location in the middle of pitoresque Wassenaar. See more..
4.0 Koornbrug Leiden uit 1642-1825 (35 reviews)
- All In One Street
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

it is very good place to visit with lots things to enjoy; it is kind of all in one packet: historic building such as city hall, the life of canaling in new rhine, market, and lots cafes to just seat and relax. See more..
4.5 Molen Kyck Over Den Dyck (30 reviews)
- Mills and Netherlands
Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

The "Kyck over den Dyck" windmill is a 30 meter high stone mill. It was built in 1713. The millers grind on wind power every Saturday. In our mill shop we sell various types of flour and self-milled wheat and spelled. The entrance to the mill costs € 2.00 Children under supervision are free. Opening hours: Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Every first Sunday of the month there is an art exhibition in the mill, called: Het Kunstrondje Dordrecht. Every month there are other artists. Open on the first Sunday of the month: 12 am - 5 pm See more..
4.5 Molen De Vlieger (26 reviews)
- Great bit of Dutch history
Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Educational sites

Windmill De Vlieger is a poldermill built in 1621 to drain the Veen- en Binckhorstpolder. Its scoopwheel of more than 5 meters can drain the water from the polder up to a height of 1 meter. The mill is still fully operational and runs regularly. It has been transformed into a museum. The living room on the groundfloor still looks as in 1900. From the landing on the first floot one can see how the large vertical axle transfers the motion of the wings to the scoopwheel. On the second floor different operating models of several mill types can be seen. See more..
4.0 Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland (26 reviews)
- Ornately designed building on Oude Delft
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland - Commonwealth House is an ornately designed late-Gothic building on Oude Delft and is the headquarters of Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland. It was built in 1505 and the owner at the time was Jan de Huyter who held many positions including delivering hops to many of the breweries in Delft. There is a lot of history connected with the building and was very popular with guided tours and curious passers-by at the time we visited. See more..
3.5 Vuurtoren van Noordwijk (22 reviews)
- Interesting
Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Lighthouses

Interesting tower in the Noordwijk beach . It's big tall and white with a light on the top. If you are on the beach you can't miss it. See more..
3.5 Rijksmonument De Visbanken (17 reviews)
- Old Fishmarkets
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Next to the Gouwe old fish markets are now in summer used for lunch or dinner. A special place for a drink or a good bite. See more..
3.5 Agnietenkapel Gouda (9 reviews)
- 15th century religious architecture ;Agnietenkapel Gouda
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Agnietenkapel Gouda was build in 1450 and after the reformation was converted to a cloth manifacture in the 17th century.The chapel has,like many former churches in the Netherlands, lost its religious function for centuries.The situation across HEMA department store in the shopping district of Gouda makes it a familiar landmark in Gouda.I enjoyed walking the area and reading the info sign on the monument. See more..
4.0 Raadhuis De Paauw in Wassenaar (8 reviews)
- Fortunately they are renovating it now... finally
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

This used to be one of the nicest places in Wassenaar, especially for marriages. Finally they are starting renovating the building, it has been for years, at least 5 years, that this wonderful place has been in a deplorable state. The shame of Wassenaar! Although the former mayor Mr Hoekema promised to renovate (and finish) the building, nothing happened. Until last Monday! So hopefully I can change my review from poor into very nice indeed. Because once you enter the building, you feel yourself back in the old days of Prince Frederic. See more..
3.5 Oude dorpskern Barendrecht (7 reviews)
- Little gem in an upcoming suburb
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

The old village center has not lost its charm during the last decade when Barendrecht grew enormously and ten dubbeld its inhabitants. Worth wildly visiting. See more..
4.5 Molen Windlust (6 reviews)
- Great historic place
Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues

The old windmill is run by a great team who also employes special needs kids. We had a nice lunch with great soup and awesome sandwiches. Great also for a cup of tea or coffee and look at the IJssel. See more..
4.5 Oude Jeroenskerk (6 reviews)
- Wonderful
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

I would suggest you ask for a guide here , It’s a lot of stairs up to climb but very interesting , they will tell you and show you everything , we where in a group of 20 family and loved and where amazed as to what we saw ! Very interesting ! See more..
4.0 De Vier Gekroonden (5 reviews)
- Attractive old house
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Walking down Naaierstraat we admired this cute little house with its late gothic tracery and large, colourful frieze representing stone masons and bricklayers at work. There probably was a statue in the empty space between the panels, otherwise there would have been some tracery. Maybe a Madonna? The name of the house, ‘The Four Crowned Ones’ (‘De Vier gekroonden’ in Dutch) refers to four men who, according to Christian tradition, were killed on order of Roman emperor Diocletian because they refused to sculpt a pagan statue. They became the patron saints of stonemasons, stonecutters and bricklayers. It is not known for certain who crafted the frieze but historic data confirm both a bricklayer and a stonemason lived in the house. Architecture lovers may want to have a look at other interesting houses on Naaierstraat, dating mainly from the 17th and/or the 18th century (for instance at Numbers 2, 5, 12, 13-14, 15, 16, 21-22). See more..
4.5 Ruine De Oude Toren-Ruine van de Oude Matthias-kerk Warmond (4 reviews)
- Prachtige ruïne van de Oude Matthiaskerk
Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

De ruïne en de toren van de oude Matthiaskerk is indrukwekkend. De oude graven binnen de oude muurresten zijn interessant. Volgens de overleving van mijn familie zijn daar in het verleden verwanten begraven. Het is een heel mooie en stille plek. Al in de 13e eeuw stond hier een kerk. In 1573, na de val van Haarlem. hebben de Leidenaars in de omgeving van hun stad alle grote gebouwen verwoest uit voorzorg dat de Spaanse troepen daarin ondergebracht werden. Ook werden stenen gebouwen afgebroken om de stadsmuren en verdedigingswerken van Leiden te versterken. Rond 1600 werd de Matthiaskerk weer opgebouwd. In 1874 toen een nieuwe Matthiaskerk in Warmond in gebruik werd genomen is de kerk uit 1600 weer teruggebracht tot de toenmalige ruïne. See more..
4.0 Watertoren (4 reviews)
- Beautiful old watermonument
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

This monumental building, just aside a 16th century old Protestant church, is responsible for the skyline of the old town center of Barendrecht See more..
3.5 Bleiswijkse Verlaat (3 reviews)
- Historic sash lock
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

The original wooden sash lock dates from 1774 (design 1772), was restored in 1972 and 2015. It still serves as a weir, but boats can not longer pass. Elevation difference between Heulsloot and Rotte lakes is 1.2m. Important Dutch heritage. The surroundings are very beautiful as well. See more..
4.0 Dorpskerk Protestantse Gemeente Sassenheim (3 reviews)
- Old and cosy
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

The little Dorpskerk in Sassenheim still shows its romanesque origin by the shape of its doors and windows. Moreover it has a sweet little carillon. See more..
5.0 Landgoed te Werve (3 reviews)
- Te Werve .. far Back in centuries ..in memories
Architectural Buildings

Due to my curiosity and mainly due to my colleague who initiated a lunch walk in nearby area, I was thrilled by today’s discovery. This is 13th century castle belonged to one of the counts of Holland. Old “te Werve” estate is been rebuilt, restored, changed its owners as well as facades and interieurs. However, some elements of the interiors are pretty authentic. Today this estate is been owned by the event’s company, running ceremonies and parties here. What still remains originally from the 15 th century is the Dovecote, the tower structure - home for pigeons or doves, an important food source centuries ago. While writing these I recalled the good old house of my grandparents with the dovecote as my grandpa used to breed doves. See more..
3.5 Fort Hoek van Holland (3 reviews)
- Machtig Fort
Architectural Buildings

Prachtig stukje erfgoed. Laatste vergadering kabinet-De Geer II voor de evacuatie naar HArwich met HMS WIndsor. Nederlandse Oorlogsgeschiedenis met klasse gepresenteerd. Rondleiding absolute meerwaarde. Enorme kennis en geschiedenis boost binnen ca 2,5 uur. Verborgen parel. Absoluut een bezoek waardig. WOW.
Prachtig stukje erfgoed. Laatste vergadering kabinet-De Geer II voor de evacuatie naar HArwich met HMS WIndsor. Nederlandse Oorlogsgeschiedenis met klasse gepresenteerd. Rondleiding absolute meerwaarde. Enorme kennis en geschiedenis boost binnen ca 2,5 uur. Verborgen parel. Absoluut een bezoek waardig. WOW. See more..
4.5 Oud Wassenaar: landhuis in Wassenaar (3 reviews)
- Beautiful building & Grounds
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

We come across this lovely castle while out cycling, We've came over from N Ireland to stay in Duinrell Wassenaar, hiring bicycles was the best money spent, since getting on the bikes on the road we set off trying our best not to crash and get about lol, any way we got our selves to this beautiful castle, all I wanted was to take a photo to sat I was there lol, there happened to be a beautiful wedding going on there so we made our way quietly to the garden away in front of the Castle so as not to invade their privacy. I snapped a few photos it was a perfect wedding venue, beautiful lake in front, amazing space, really enjoyed my short time there. See more..
3.0 Poortwachtershuis Den Briel (3 reviews)
- Historic guardhouse
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Renovated in the 1960s this former former (military) guardhouse now serves as an ordinary dwelling. So be discrete when observing the place. The original mid 18th century square functional structure is still well recognizable. The old watergate it used to guard has long been demolished. There are many similar structures in the Netherlands for instance in Maastricht and Geertruidenberg. The one in Jutphaas where once 137 soldiers could be accommodated was probably one of the largest. See more..
4.5 Waddinxveense Hefbrug (2 reviews)
- Still operational
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Bridges

From the mid 1930s until now this Hefbrug (Lift bridge) has been working as it should with only very short intervals like in 2011 (disruption due to power failure) and in 2012 when a renovation took place and bikelanes were added on both sides. In Boskoop and Alphen are bridges of a similar design. They were constructed during a process of canalization of the Gouwe river, which is an essential route for boat traffic between Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Over the years these monumental lift bridges over the Gouwe have become part of the landscape and can be seen from far away. For me as a cyclist good for orientation. See more..
3.5 Stadhuis van Schoonhoven (2 reviews)
- Attractive historic building
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Of the original 15th century structure little is left due to radical renovations in later ages. Still an outstanding late gothic style building that helps to maintain the historic features of the harbor area. A tourist information center (VVV) is at the ground floor. For some reason paintings representing Willem III (stadtholder king) and Maurits of Orange are present in the council chambers. Both have a notoriously anti-Republican reputation. Willem III instigated the lynching of Johan and Cornelius de Witt. Maurits set up the trial and execution of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. See more..
3.5 Kleine Kerk Or St. Jacobs (2 reviews)
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3.5 Stichting Het Merula Weeshuis (2 reviews)
- Legacy of a principled reformer
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

Perhaps this former orphanage building is most special, because of the story of Angelus Merula, the pastor of Heenvliet who was convicted to be burned by the Spanish Inquisition, because of heresy. Merula probably had seen it coming and wisely ensured his proporties (he was from a wealthy Den Briel family) could not be touched by the Catholic church. Instead orphans for centuries were taken care of, by using his inheritance. Merula died of a heart attack on his way to the pyre in Mons (Bergen) in 1557. Note the brick with depiction in the facade: girls left and boys right. The reformation continued the traditional segregation of the sexes. See more..
3.5 Maarheeze, woonhuis in Wassenaar (2 reviews)
- Prachtig gebouw
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

Tijdens een bezoek bij een van de bedrijven die kantoor houden in "Maarheeze" viel mij op hoe mooi en statig dit prachtige gebouw is. De hoge ruimtes en ruime kamers verwijzen naar vroeger tijden. Fijn dat dit prachtige gebouw een nieuwe kans heeft gekregen als kantoorgebouw zo blijft het een eye catcher langs de doorgaande weg. See more..
3.0 Provoost Den Briel (2 reviews)
- Voormalige militaire gevangenis
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Wat verscholen achter een paar bomen, staat de provoost die is gebouwd in 1668 en tot 1922 als cachot in gebruik geweest.. Dit is de voormalige militaire gevangenis en de plaats waar de krijgsraad bijeenkwam. Later werd nog het stadsarchief er in onderbracht maar nu is het een woonhuis. See more..
4.0 Hervormde Dorpskerk Heerjansdam (1 review)
- Attractive Gothic style church
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Built in the period 1475 - 1500 this attractive Gothic style church is located in the center of Heerjansdam. The village is named after Heer Jan (Lord John) van Rosendaele who contributed financially to the construction of the Zwijndrecht polder dike. The church underwent restoration in 1992 and most recently in 2006. A pity it is closed to the public most of the time. The Dutch reformed community (PKN) is still using the premises. See more..
4.0 Grote of Laurentiuskerk Rijnsburg (1 review)
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

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4.0 Hoofdstraatkerk (1 review)
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4.0 Bovenschuur (1 review)
- Luxe boerenschuur?
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

Deze bijzonder vormgegeven dijk- of bovenschuur, vlakbij de Dorpskerk gelegen, werd omstreeks 1870 gebouwd naast een oudere boerderij. De boerderij is gesloopt, de "schuur" bleef gelukkig behouden. Ik schrijf schuur tussen aanhalingstekens, want het is een luxe ogend tweelaags gebouw met zolderétage ... een werk- en opslagplaats met een kleine dienstwoning in het onderste deel. De zolder heeft mooi uitziende baksteenrasters, tbv het drogen van hooi of hout. De vormgeving van het gebouw is bijzonder .. veel dubbele deuren in de opslagruimten, ramen met mooie roede-indeling, dakkapellen in de zolderetage, veel decoratieve elementen. Het gebouw heeft nogal een industriële uitstraling. In de vroege 20e eeuw, na de sloop van de bijbehorende boerderij, werd het gebouw gebruikt als werkplaats en opslagruimte van de dorpsaannemer. Thans in particilier bezit. Eerlijk gezegd vraag ik me af of dit gebouw ooit een boerderijschuur is geweest. Ziet er wel heel luxe uit voor een boerenschuur! Maar misschien was de boer welgesteld en had hij goede smaak. Want mooi is-ie, deze schuur. See more..
3.0 Van Cappellenhuis (1 review)
- Sobere neo-renaissance bouwstijl
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Dit grote pand aan de Dorpsstraat, aan de Hollandse IJssel, werd in 1898 gebouwd als "tehuis voor ouden van dagen". De stichting van dit tehuis was een particulier initiatief .. de Rotterdamse notaris Johannes Nolen en zijn echtgenote Anna van Cappellen gaven opdracht voor de bouw. Het gebouw, gelegen vlakbij de Dorpskerk, valt op door haar grootte en bouwstijl. Het centrale gebouw bestaat uit twee woonlagen en wordt gedekt door een kleine trapgevel. In de gevel een natuurstenen band met de naam Van Capellenstichting. Het tweelaagspand wordt aan beide zijden geflankeerd door eenlaags vleugels. Achter het gebouw, aan de IJsselzijde, twee haaks staande kleine vleugels, die het gebouw aan IJsselzijde een U-vorm geven. Het bejaardenhuis, dus gesticht in 1898, bleef bestaan tot 1973. Het bakstenen complex is gebouwd in neo-renaissancestijl, echter in een sobere vorm. Na de sluiting van het bejaardenhuis kocht de gemeente het gebouw in 1976. Het is nu een soort cultureel dorpscentrum alsmede trouwlocatie. Opvallend gebouw (rijksmonument) door grootte en bouwstijl.
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4.0 Dorpskerk Katwijk aan de Rijn (1 review)
- De 13de eeuwse Dorpskerk Katwijk Binnen uit het jaar 1231
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Katwijk Binnen of Katwijk aan de Rijn is iets ten oosten van Katwijk aan Zee gelegen en heeft een aardig oud dorpskerkje.Vanaf het jaar 1231 werd er aan dit kerkje gebouwd en binnen is een bijzonder praalgraf te bekijken. See more..
Korenmolen De Goede Hoop (0 review)
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Oostmolen - Mijnsheerenland (0 review)
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Raadhuis Van Pijnacker (0 review)
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Molen Ter Leede (0 review)
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Boerderij Middelburg (0 review)
Architectural Buildings • Farms

Farm "Middelburg" dates 1852 and is a T-shaped farmhouse with Dwarshuis in partly neo-Gothic, part neo-Renaissance style, under gable roofs, built on foundations of an authentic 17th century farmhouse. source State Service for Cultural Heritage See more..
Zuidwijksemolen in Wassenaar (0 review)
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