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Iconic neo-Gothic church with a tower placed sideways, next to the choir. Around 1900, the church from 1772 became too small and it was decided to build a new church and parsonage. The architectural firm Cuypers/Stuyt was commissioned to do this. Father Cuypers was the builder of the Central Station and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Son Cuypers built the new St. Bavo Cathedral in Haarlem. The Holy Willibrord Church was therefore not built by just anyone. The church is a fine example of neo-Gothic church architecture from that period.

Church without tower. Built as Reformed Church . As such out of use in 1957. After renovation and extension with transept and choir in 1958 in use as Roman Catholic St. Willibrordus Church.

Roman Catholic St. Willibrordus Church in Oude Pekela. Replaced an earlier barn church from 1783. Important, iconic church with a high tower. Particularly in terms of interior, with the monumental decoration and inventory from the Mengelberg studio in Utrecht, richly detailed neo-Gothic church. Typical and characteristic work in the oeuvre of N. Molenaar (1850-1930), pupil of Pierre Cuypers (1827 - 1921). Restoration 1988. Still in use as Roman Catholic parish church. This church (1895, N.Molenaar) has been restored and has (also) been given a multicultural purpose. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Late neo-Gothic church with historic tower.

Historic village church with tower (tower circa 1480).

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

Tower added in 1475. Church demolished in 1856, and replaced. The historic tower was then maintained.

The current church dates from 1860 and is a typical work in the oeuvre of HJ Wennekers, built under the influence of the so-called stucco Gothic style.

Monumental neo-Gothic church with tower. Replaced a dilapidated medieval church. The richly decorated interior was redecorated around 1960 and drastically simplified. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Charming neo-Romanesque church with tower designed by AAJ Margry, built to replace a church from 1833.