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Single-nave neoclassical church, built in 1836-1837, designed by HH Dansdorp. In 1864 enlarged with one window length and a tower designed by Th. Asseler and in 1883 with one bay and a new choir by AC Bleijs. Internally a plastered barrel vault.

The church is a brick cruciform church from 1928 with a high saddle roof and west tower. The design is by H. Kroes. The building has a concrete construction, but was given a traditional brick shell.

Historic church with high neo-Gothic tower. First mentioned: circa 1380. Stone facade in the chapel: 1452. Church nave: 1533. Tower: 1899, by C. Franssen. 2 side chapels: 1926 by J.Th.J. Cuypers.

Current Roman Catholic church in Schipluiden, built in 1961 to replace the church from 1840, which is located outside the village. This is one of the last and most remarkable churches from the oeuvre of HW & GHF Valk. Built according to the liturgical guidelines of the Second Vatican Council that took place in the same period.

The current St. Jacobus de Meerderekerk was built in 1932-'33 to replace the previous church from 1862 , which was demolished due to dilapidation. The church is designed as a central building with a dome, according to the guidelines of the so-called liturgical movement (improved visibility of the altar), on a so-called Christocentric floor plan (choir at the intersection of nave and transept). The church is considered a highlight in the oeuvre of Hendrik W. Valk (1886-1973) and is one of the most important Roman Catholic church buildings built in the first half of the twentieth century. Stylistically, there is a transition to a more traditionalist building style, in this case strongly influenced by oriental and Byzantine forms. The monumental inventory was created shortly after construction (including windows and Stations of the Cross by Ch. Eyck and J. ten Horn; altars from Brom and Nicolas studios). See the description below from the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands and images.

The religious community of St. James in Maasdijk was founded in the sixties.

Three-aisled nave, single choir and west tower, 1843. Outer section with round-arched recesses. Nave and choir with stucco barrel vault. Flat-roofed side aisles. Round arches on Tuscan columns. Confessional, 1809. Baptismal font from around 1200. Single-manual organ, made in 1857 by M. van Dinter and L. Vermeulen. Two oak lord's benches. 18th century? Bell tower with chime consisting of a bell by J. Sulris, 1529, diam. 126 cm and a bell by J. van Venrade, 1478, diam. 90 cm.

Roman Catholic Church of St. James the Greater built in 1875-1878 to a design by Pierre Cuypers (1827 - 1921) in neo-Gothic style; wrought iron gate with ornamental lanterns on Parkstraat.

This was a very important modern church, with the tower and main entrance on the Heemstedestraat.

Non-oriented colossal neo-Gothic hall church with high tower in Noordwijk-Binnen. Built in two phases. The first phase was designed by architect N. Molenaar, the second by his son. In 1892 this church was granted the status of pilgrimage church. Behind the water board church from 1834, the transept and choir of the neo-Gothic church were built in 1894. When further expansion was necessary, the old water board church was demolished. In 1925-1926 the church was completed with the construction of the nave, front facade, tower and parsonage, designed by Nicolaas Molenaar Jr. (1892-1973). At the top of the facade is a statue of the patron saint of the church, Saint Jeroen. The falcon on his arm is said to indicate his noble origins. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.