Maria Church
After the war, Volendam grew at the seams with several new housing estates. Soon the church capacity became too small. Therefore, in 1957 a church was added: the Maria Church, which also formed its own parish.
It became a contemporary church, designed by architects A. Alberts and H. Oudejans. Modern influences of the spirit of the times with movements such as the Amsterdam School, de Stijl and Bauhaus can be recognised in the austere use of brick, yet the Maria Church certainly has a face of its own. The roof structure is reminiscent of a ship, not surprising given Volendam's origins as a fishing village. The interior is wide, open and light with lots of wood and, again, brick.
Opening hours
- St Mary's Church is open to visitors daily.
