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St. Lambertus Church. Three-aisled pseudo-basilica with three-sided closed choir, 15th century, extended in 1953 after the destruction of the west tower in 1944. Statue of Christ on the cold stone, 16th century, a crucifix. In the angelus tower a bell by A. Jullien, 1715, diam. 40.3 cm.

This modern church, which is not included on the list itself, is the successor to a church built in 1829 on Speelheuvelstraat, which in turn replaced a barn church that was opened in 1672 and renovated in 1760. The medieval church, largely dating from 1436, came into the hands of the Reformed Church in 1648, and was demolished in 1870. The following has been taken over in the modern church: a richly carved main altar, ca. 1750, with life-size statues of Franciscus, Jozef, Augustine and Elias, and two altarpieces, 1753 by OE Pirotte, depicting John the Baptist, Anna and Maria. Furthermore, an oak communion bench from 1750, two stone holy water fonts (18th century) in the shape of a vase. Organ with main work and positif, made in 1857 by FC Smits. Restored in 1963 and expanded with a free pedal.

The Saint Lambertus Church is a Roman Catholic church built between 1878-1880. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Beautifully situated beautiful neo-Gothic church with a defining tower, since 1979 (fire H. Verlosserkerk) the highest existing church tower in Rotterdam, at the bottom of the high Oostzeedijk (height of the tower in m to be determined). Replaced an older church from 1802/1830 in the then village of Kralingen, later annexed by Rotterdam. Early work designed by architect EJ Margry. In Rotterdam, this church is in 2023 one of the two remaining neo-Gothic churches that are actively used as a Roman Catholic Church (the other is the St. Hildegardiskerk in the Het Oude Noorden district). Despite a modernization of the interior in 1969, in which, among other things, the pew plan was replaced and the pulpit and communion bench disappeared, the architecture and furnishings have been well preserved in many details. This church contains an important Maarschalkerweerd organ. The church is open every Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 for viewing, prayer, etc.

Neo-Gothic church with tower.

Historic church with high tower (76 m). Replaced older church. According to a memorial stone, the tower dates from 1467. The church was damaged by War in 1944. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

The foundation stone was laid on 19 April 1870 and was taken into use by pastor A. Ceelen on 9 January 1873. The church was built in a simple neo-Gothic style. The architect or master builder was HC Dobbe from 's-Hertogenbosch. The basis is a three-aisled cruciform church with transept (transepts and the part in between) and a polygonal closed choir. At the front is a low porch with entrance door. The sacristy has been added on the west side and the transepts have a confessional extension on both sides. All roofs are designed as saddle roofs, only the side aisles have lean-to roofs and the current coffee room has a tent roof. All roofs are covered with slates. On the crossing, the centre of the transept, a square roof turret has been placed with a tower clock, a bell and a wrought iron cross on the spire. There are four small dormer windows in the main roof.

Beautiful neo-Gothic village church with neo-Romanesque elements, and with tower. There is a cemetery behind the church. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Large neo-Gothic church with high tower. Main work of architect Van Aalst.