Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk, Alkmaar

Name: Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk
Address: Koorstraat 2, Alkmaar, 1811 GP, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 72 514 0707

#3 among attractions in Alkmaar

Top attraction, Church

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Facts and practical information

Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk is a landmark formerly Protestant church in Alkmaar, Netherlands, now in secular use. The building is located on the Koorstraat. It is mostly closed in the winter and open for tourists in the summer months or by appointment. ()

Local name: Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 52°37'57"N, 4°44'38"E

Address

Koorstraat 2Alkmaar 1811 GP Netherlands

Contact

+31 72 514 0707

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Day trips

Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sportpaleis Alkmaar, Waag, Noordhollandsch Kanaal, Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar.

1.2 miW
Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Sportpaleis Alkmaar, Alkmaar
30 min walk • The Sportpaleis Alkmaar is a velodrome and multisport indoor arena in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. The original velodrome, which was built in 1964 and made of concrete, was renovated in 2003.
~1410 ftE
Tower
Waag, Alkmaar
7 min walk • The Waag building is a National monument listed building on the Waagplein in Alkmaar in the Netherlands. On this square Waagplein every Friday from April till the second week of September, the famous cheese market is held. The Dutch Cheese Museum and the tourist information Office are also in the building.
0.7 miSE
Canal
Noordhollandsch Kanaal, Alkmaar
19 min walk • The Noordhollandsch Kanaal is a canal originally meant for ocean-going ships. It is located in North Holland, Netherlands. The canal was of great significance in Dutch history.
~330 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Alkmaar
2 min walk • Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar is a city museum located in the center of Alkmaar on the Canadaplein. The museum is devoted to presenting and preserving the cultural history of Alkmaar and the surrounding region.
~1020 ftSW
52°37'48"N • 4°44'30"E
Molen van Piet, Alkmaar
5 min walk • Historical place, Windmill
~1820 ftSE
Church
Kapelkerk, Alkmaar
9 min walk • The Kapelkerk is a medieval church in the old town of Alkmaar, on the Laat. Originally the Catholic St. John's Chapel stood on this spot, hence the name "Kapelkerk". The church is used by the Reformed Churches Freedged in Alkmaar for weekly worship...
~1740 ftSE
52°37'48"N • 4°45'1"E
Platte Stenenbrug, Alkmaar
9 min walk • Bridge
~380 ftN
52°38'1"N • 4°44'36"E
Stichting Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard, Alkmaar
2 min walk • Library
~1840 ftE
Nightlife, Red light, Red-light district
Achterdam, Alkmaar
9 min walk • The Achterdam is a red light district in the Dutch city of Alkmaar, 30 km North of Amsterdam. It is the only place in Alkmaar where window prostitution is permitted. It is situated about 10 minutes walk from the Alkmaar train station. It is a 150-metre-long street with window prostitution on both sides.
~1480 ftE
52°38'1"N • 4°45'1"E
Beatles Museum, Alkmaar
8 min walk • Museum
0.7 miSW
52°37'35"N • 4°43'52"E
Stadsboerderij de Hout, Alkmaar
18 min walk • Zoo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk open?

Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk?

Nearby attractions include Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Alkmaar (2 min walk), Stichting Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard, Alkmaar (2 min walk), Molen van Piet, Alkmaar (5 min walk), Galerie Alkmaar, Alkmaar (6 min walk).

How to get to Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk:

Bus

Kerkplein • Lines: 2, 8 (1 min walk)
Heul • Lines: 2, 8 (2 min walk)

Train

Alkmaar (11 min walk)
Alkmaar Noord (30 min walk)