Synagogue in Culemborg

Neo-Gothic synagogue. From 1950 to 1983 Reformed Church (Liberated), then Dutch Reformed Church. The building of the Dutch Reformed Church was built as a synagogue and dates from 1868. The Jewish community in Culemborg grew to around 200 members at the end of the 19th century. This made the construction of a house of prayer necessary. The synagogue was built in neo-Gothic style. Characteristic are the 3 pinnacles on the front facade and the pointed arch windows. The old synagogue, housed in an abbey right next to the new synagogue, was converted into a mikveh (bathhouse) and religious school. All these Jewish institutions ensured that the street on which they were located soon became known as Jodenkerkstraat, a name it still has today.

Old Catholic Church. Simple, brick hall church, built in 1836. Door frame with Empire consoles. The inventory includes: a richly carved oak pulpit and communion bench, first half of the 18th century. Two-manual organ with free pedal, made in 1900 by JF Witte.

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Barbara, protected because of a bell, dedicated to St. Elisabeth, cast by Jan Tolhuis in 1555 and originating from the former St. Janskerk and the organ with two manuals and pedal made in 1861 by CGF Witte from Utrecht, moved to the current church building in 1886. The organ was restored in 1971 by the Verschueren company from Heythuysen. During that restoration, the organ was expanded with a free pedal that is of no value from the point of view of monument conservation. During a subsequent restoration in 1992 by the Steendam company from Roodeschool, the pedal from 1971 was removed again.