Vondelkerk
| Vondel Church | |
|---|---|
Vondelkerk | |
Vondelkerk church in the 1990s | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Region | North Holland |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Deconsecrated |
| Ownership | Stadsherstel Amsterdam (prior to 2026 fire) |
| Governing body | Diocese of Haarlem–Amsterdam (former) |
| Patron | Sacred Heart of Jesus |
| Year consecrated | 1880 |
| Status | Destroyed by fire |
| Location | |
| Location | Vondelstraat |
| Municipality | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
Interactive map of Vondel Church | |
| Coordinates | 52°21′40″N 4°52′25″E / 52.36111°N 4.87361°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architects | Pierre Cuypers (original) Joseph Cuypers (tower reconstruction) André van Stigt (restoration) |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Established | c. 1870 (planning) |
| Completed | 1880 |
| Specifications | |
| Spire | 1 |
| Spire height | 50 m |
| Materials | Brick, stone, steel (tower structure) |
| Website | |
| Stadsherstel | Vondelkerk | |
The Vondel Church (Dutch: Vondelkerk) was a church building located on Vondelstraat in Amsterdam-West. From 1880 to 1977, the building—designed by architect Pierre Cuypers—served as the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Roman Catholic parish of the same name. After its deconsecration, the central nave was used for purposes including concerts, while surrounding spaces were rented out as offices.
In a fire in November 1904, the original tower was destroyed. It was rebuilt according to a design by Joseph Cuypers, son of Pierre Cuypers. During the early hours of 1 January 2026, another fire broke out, the tower was destroyed, and parts of the building collapsed.