Experience the Church's Modern Art and Cafe

The interior of the Great St. Lawrence Church is surprisingly dynamic, blending its historic Gothic architecture with contemporary art installations and a cozy local cafe. Instead of a quiet, static museum, you will find a living cultural space. Grab a coffee and a slice of traditional Dutch apple pie at the indoor cafe, and enjoy it while sitting beneath the soaring 15th-century vaults.

Keep an eye out for the giant brass screen, the impressive organ (one of the largest mechanical organ structures in Europe), and the rotating modern art exhibitions that are regularly hosted in the side aisles. It is an excellent, peaceful spot to escape the bustling shopping district of Rotterdam just outside the doors.