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Centrumkerk is a church of the Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname. It is located on Kerkplein in the centre of Paramaribo. [2] It was the state church until independence of Suriname in 1975. [3] The Centrumkerk is a monument, [4] and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. [5] The building is octagonal without a church tower. [6]
Centrumkerk in Paramaribo. The Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname was founded in 1667–1668 by Rev Basselieres. It was a church of Dutch colonists. There members used to be white settlers and freed slaves. Most church activities were in Paramaribo. Until 1850 the church was the state church.
Centrum is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 20,631. [1] The historical centre of Paramaribo is located within the resort. The city centre is mainly in original condition, contains 291 listed monuments, and has of 2002 been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2]
The Lutheran congregation of Paramaribo had been sharing the Centrumkerk with the Dutch Reformed Church of Suriname. [5] On 15 November 1741, the Society of Suriname allowed the congregation to build their own church [1] providing it was out of sight of the Dutch Reformed Church. [5] In 1742, Johannes Pfaff arrived as the first pastor. [6]
Suriname: Coordinates Completed: 1824 [1] Client: Restaurant, ... In 2007, a restaurant was opened in the building. [6] The Rotary Club is located in the Waag as well ...
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