Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
St. Lawrence Church

Rotterdam’s main church is an impressive remnant of the city’s medieval history. Discover its history inside and climb to the top of the tower for some city views.

Known to locals as Laurenskerk or Laurens, the church is the last remaining piece of Rotterdam’s medieval history and the only late Gothic building left in the city. The building is a spectacular sight and has an impressive interior to match. Admire it on the outside and, for a small fee, you can have a look inside and learn about the church’s long and interesting history.

• Laurenskerk is an important part of Rotterdam’s history and cultural heritage. Originally built between 1449 and 1525, during construction people were offered citizenship of Rotterdam if they could contribute 3000 stones to the building. The church was badly damaged during WWII bombardments and only the walls and tower were left standing. It’s been fully restored so we can all enjoy its beautiful architecture.
• Tower Climb: On Wednesdays and Saturdays between March and October you can join a guided tower climb. This’ll take you up 300 steps to the church’s roof where you’ll get a great view of Rotterdam’s skyline. Along the way you can listen to the story of the tower told by a friendly guide. Tickets can be purchased at the church on the day of your visit. Adult tickets cost 6€ and children tickets cost 4.50€.