Architectural Jewels, part I (Self Guided), Arnhem

The city of Arnhem dates back to 893 A.D. and is home to countless historic buildings and many famous churches that have endured through the ages. The exterior and interior designs of the buildings are quite varied and cover a range of styles and periods. Take this walking tour and learn more about the main historic edifices of Arnhem.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Arnhem

Guide Name: Architectural Jewels, part I
Guide Location: Netherlands » Arnhem (See other walking tours in Arnhem)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Author: Dee
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

The Church of St Willibrord (Oud-Katholieke Parochie Sint Willibrordus)
Saint Martin Church (Sint-Martinuskerk)
Evangelical Lutheran Church (Evangelische Lutherse Kerk)
Sonsbeek House (Huis Sonsbeek)
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (H. Hart van Jezus)

1) The Church of St Willibrord (Oud-Katholieke Parochie Sint Willibrordus)

The Church of St Willibrord was established between 1941 and 1945 in Arnhem. The building was designed by the architect G. Feenstra. The Church of St Willibrord is an Anglican Church which means that it is connected to the Churches of England (Protestantism, Catholicism and Orthodoxy).

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2) Saint Martin Church (Sint-Martinuskerk)

Saint Martin Church is a Roman Catholic Church located in Arnhem. In 1906, the architect WG Welsing built a parish house and the garden. The building housed two catechism rooms and a floor for the patronage (founded 1901). The chapel is currently being rented by the Polish Catholic Mission and the current inventory of the chapel is owned by the Polish community.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Michielverbeek.

3) Evangelical Lutheran Church (Evangelische Lutherse Kerk)

The Lutheran Church is a particular model of a Protestant church in late Neo-Gothic style. The Church was established in 1897 and 1898 by the architect A. R. Freem. It represents Lutheranism which is a division of western Christianity that is categorized by the theology of Martin Luther.

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4) Sonsbeek House (Huis Sonsbeek)

Sonsbeek House is a villa in the Arnhem, Sonsbeek Park. The building is also called "The White Villa" or "Villa Sonsbeek." Sonsbeek House has a rich history and is currently a tourist destination. The Municipality of Arnhem House Sonsbeek designated it as an official wedding location.

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5) Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (H. Hart van Jezus)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church was built during 1926 and 1927 and designed by W. te Riele Gzn. His work was based on traditionalism, derived from the neo-Gothic, with expressionist elements. The church is made of red brick and the interior is executed in masonry.

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Walking Tours in Arnhem, Netherlands

Create Your Own Walk in Arnhem

Creating your own self-guided walk in Arnhem is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Arnhem Downtown Walking Tour

Situated on the banks of the Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek rivers in the eastern Netherlands, the city of Arnhem – capital of the Gelderland province – is a home to a number of notable sights. Among them the Grote Kerk (St. Eusebius church), the Sabre Gate (Sabelspoort), and the Devil's House (Duivelshuis) to mention by a few. For a more detailed overview of Arnhem's main attractions,... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles