Sint-Catherinakerk

There’s been a Sint-Catharinakerk since the 13th century, when Eindhoven was first settled, but nothing of the original structure remains. After a series of religious tussles, takeovers and devastations, Catholics finally regained control of the church in the early 1800s. But after a few decades, parishioners decided it was too small, and the entire building was demolished.

What stands at Catharinaplein today is a neo-Gothic edifice, consecrated in 1867. Dutch architect Petrus (Pierre) Cuypers took inspiration from Chartres Cathedral, thus the distinctive twin towers. In addition to the regular services, Collegium Musicum Eindhoven schedules concerts every Saturday afternoon.