Parking near Laurenskerk Rotterdam
In the Middle Ages, the church was the lively heart of Rotterdam. New residents delivered as many as 3,000 stones to be allowed to participate in the city community - a vivid reminder of citizenship shaped in stone. In 1572, the Reformation gave the Laurenskerk its Protestant character, a transition that was more careful than elsewhere in the Netherlands.
On 14 May 1940, during the German bombardment, the heart of Rotterdam burned, and the Laurenskerk was destroyed down to its foundations. Only the massive walls and tower remained proudly standing, symbolising the city's resilience and identity. In 1952, Queen Juliana laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation, after which the church was rebuilt in phases. In 1968, the Laurenskerk resurrected in its original glory.
The imposing tower, with bell tower and carillon, and the 64-metre-high spire testify to pure late Gothic craftsmanship. Inside stands the largest mechanical church organ in the Netherlands - with 85 stops and 7,600 pipes, built by Marcussen & Søn and consecrated in 1973. Visitors have recently been welcomed through bronze doors by Italian artist Giacomo Manzù, depicting war and peace.
Today, the Laurenskerk remains more than a church: a multifunctional meeting place where concerts are given - up to 70 a year - and religious services, lectures and themed events take place. It is a place for reflection, music and sharing, as well as a beacon of history and culture.
Are you visiting the Laurenskerk and want to be assured of a parking space? Then simply reserve your parking space online at Q-Park Koopgoot. Would you rather park somewhere else in Rotterdam? Check our complete offer of parking facilities in Rotterdam.
What does it cost to park near the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam?
At Q-Park Koopgoot you can park from €25 per day. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you don't have to pass the pay machine.
