Pelgrimsvaderskerk

Architecturally interesting church building with various turrets, on an inconspicuous street. First large Reformed church in Rotterdam-Delfshaven. Out of use as a Reformed church in 1987. In use as a Turkish mosque Merkez since 1989. A mezzanine has been built into this mosque (to be determined when). On the ground floor various shops, etc. On the first floor is the (beautiful), hospitable mosque space itself.

In use after temporary accommodation of the Chr. Geref. Church Rotterdam-West in Hulpkerk on the Schoonderloostraat (1923-1934). Built by contractor J. Amesz from Gouda to a design by the Rotterdam architect Hendrik Sutterland. Renovation in 2010.

From 1876 there was a Scandinavian seaman's mission in Rotterdam. In 1934 the first Danish merchant navy chaplain came to Rotterdam. The association 'Danish Seamen's Church in Foreign Ports' is active in fourteen ports around the world. From 1954 the Danes had shelter at the Swedish Seamen's Church on the Parklaan. From 1970 the Danish Seamen's Church has its own building on the Coolhaven. On 24 April 1970 the Danish Seamen's Church on the Coolhaven was officially opened. A design by the famous Danish architect Holger Jensen (1918-2004), who built almost fifty, mainly small churches. He was assisted by the Dutch architect N. Luning Prak. Queen Juliana and King Frederik of Denmark were present on this memorable day.