Monumentenregister

Monumentenregister is the public database of protected monuments in the Netherlands, most often referred to as the Rijksmonumentenregister. It lists objects that have been designated as Rijksmonumenten under Dutch heritage protection law, including buildings, sites, and other movable or immovable objects of national significance. The register is maintained by the national heritage agency, the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE), in coordination with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

Each entry in the Monumentenregister contains information such as a unique monument number, location or address, a concise description of the monument’s historical and cultural significance, the date of designation, and the applicable protection regime. The register serves as the authoritative source for the legal protection status of listed monuments and is used in planning and permitting processes, restoration and grant programs, and heritage management by national and local authorities, property owners, and researchers.

The Monumentenregister plays a key role in promoting transparency and consistent application of protection rules. It may be updated to reflect new designations or changes in status and, where relevant, covers related categories of protected heritage objects. Public accessibility is a feature of the register, allowing residents and professionals to consult information about the country’s protected monuments and their legal protections.