Centrumkerk
Church building in Paramaribo, Suriname / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Centrumkerk is a church of the Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname. It is located on Kerkplein in the centre of Paramaribo.[2] It was the State church until independence of Suriname in 1975.[3] The Centrumkerk is a monument,[4] and an UNESCO World Heritage Site.[5] The building is octagonal without a church tower.[6]
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Centrumkerk | |
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Organ of the Centrumkerk | |
General information | |
Town or city | Paramaribo |
Country | ![]() |
Coordinates | 5.82718°N 55.15526°W / 5.82718; -55.15526 |
Construction started | 1833[1] |
Completed | 5 July 1835[1] |
Client | Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | C.A. Roman[2] |
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