Welcome to Maassluis

Join us now for a historical tour through our city. By following the route along the monuments found here you can leisurely stroll through the heart of Maassluis.

Continue the tour by clicking on a sign or choose one of the many monuments listed on the left side.

Introduction
De Veerstraat
Monsterse Sluis
Marnixkade
De Groote Kerk
De Hoogstraat
Coppelstock
Het Gemeenlandshuis
Het Raadhuis
Wateringse Sluis
Zakkendragershuisje
Molen de Hoop
Hoekpand anno 1786
Trapgevel uit 1649
De School van 'Mesjeu' Van Dalen
Het Schuurkerkje
Patriciërshuis

Het Schuurkerkje

(The Barn Church)

The Barn Church dates back to 1787 and was built for the Roman Catholic parish of Maassluis. It was supposedly built as a 'conventicle' (a secret meeting-place used by dissenters from the established church for religious worship).

Prior to the building of the Barn Church, the residents of Maassluis attended church in the neighbouring village of Maasland. In 1984 the church was thoroughly restored and given a new cultural purpose: that of a theatre.

Next to the Barn Church is a vicarage, built in 1790, which was once situated on the main road. At that time it hid the view of the church from passers-by.