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Embassy of The Netherlands, Cape Town
Image by DanieVDM
The Lutheran Church is one of the oldest Protestant churches in South Africa, consecrated in 1787. The bell tower was added in 1818. In 1771, Martin Melck gave his fellow Lutherans permission to hold services in his barn in Strand Street. A few years later, consent was given to convert the barn into the Lutheran Church. The church’s carved pulpit by Anreith has become famous. Melck had set aside land next to the church for a parsonage, though it was only after his death that it was built. Designed by Anreith, Martin Melck House is the only surviving example of an 18th century townhouse complete with dakkamer (roof-room). On the other side of the church is the Sexton’s House, built in 1787. It is now restored and serves as the Netherlands Embassy.
Source: www.cape-town.net/html/citycen2.htm
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