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The Oude Kerk ("old church") is Amsterdam's oldest building. It is situated in De Wallen District — the centre of the present red-light district. In 1306, on the site of the Church, fishermen built a small temple in the honour of St. Nicolas, the saint patron of children, sailors, merchants and the city itself; this is why one encounters images of ...
Europe · Netherlands · Amsterdam
The Nieuwe Kerk or New Church is one of the most cultic buildings in Amsterdam. The Church is located in the middle of the city centre at Dam Square next to the Royal Palace.
The Nieuwe Kerk had been under construction since 1380, when Willem Eggert, a rich citizen, banker and city council member who was a financial expert by William VI of Holla...