The twin neo-Gothic towers of this 19th-century church dominate the Catharinaplein and are Eindhoven's most recognisable landmark. The interior is worth a quick look for its painted vaults. Open daily. Catharinaplein.
St. Catharina Church
Neo-Gothic landmark with twin towers dominating Catharinaplein
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The original church on this site was demolished in 1860 to make way for the current neo-Gothic building. When architect Pierre Cuypers (who also designed Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and Central Station) submitted his design, the local bishop rejected it as too expensive. A modified version was built anyway, and the twin 75-metre towers became the reference point around which modern Eindhoven grew — a remarkable thing for a city that demolished most of its pre-industrial fabric during 20th-century expansion.