Posthoornkerk
The Posthoornkerk, a neo-Gothic church in Amsterdam, was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers and built in the 19th century. It was decommissioned in 1963 but saved from demolition by the Posthoornkerk Foundation. It underwent restoration and was repurposed as office spaces and an event venue.
About this building
The Posthoornkerk, designed by P.J.H. Cuypers, replaced the old hidden church De Posthoorn in Amsterdam. Built in two phases from 1860 to 1863 and 1887 to 1889, it showcases neo-Gothic architecture with Romanesque interior influences. The church was decommissioned in 1963, but in 1987, the Posthoornkerk Foundation and Stadsherstel Amsterdam saved it from demolition.
The building was restored, preserving its unique features such as the two galleries, masonry vaults, and stained glass windows. It was repurposed as office spaces, while the central area remained accessible for public activities, including exhibitions, concerts, and weddings.
Notable artworks within the church include Jan Dunselman's 'The Ascension of Christ' and Alexander Kläsener's Stations of the Cross. The Posthoornkerk underwent further restoration, including the repair of wooden spires and flying buttresses in the 1990s, and a major renovation in 2011, which involved replacing the roofing, restoring stained glass windows, and adapting the ground floor for event use.
