The Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaartkerk is a Roman Catholic church in Loosduinen in The Hague. With regard to the history of architecture, the church is a significant example of Neo-Gothic style. It is the only church building in the municipality of The Hague designed by Eduard J. Margry. The church derives its art historical value to the stations of the cross and decorative paintings by Dunselman, the Neo-Gothic stained glass windows and the Maarschalkerweerd organ. From an urban design perspective, the high towers of the church make it significant as a striking landmark on the edge of the old village centre of Loosduinen. In addition to church services, concerts are also held regularly in the church.
Directions
Loosduinen is easily accessible from Den Haag Centraal Station by taking tram 2 (towards Kraayenstein) and getting off at Burgemeester Hovylaan, right in front of the Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaartkerk. Bus lines 26 (towards Kijkduin) and 31 (towards Hoek van Holland) also stop nearby at Louis Armstrongplein, from where it’s a short 300-metre walk to the church. Travelling by car? Follow the signs for Kijkduin beach, located about two kilometres away.
