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Oude Kerk, Old Church Europe · Netherlands · Amsterdam

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 ...

Nieuwe Kerk, New Church 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...

Westerkerk, Western Church Europe · Netherlands · Amsterdam

The Westerkerk ("western church") is considered to be the best work by Hendrick de Keyser. Its construction started in 1620 and finished in 1631, ten years after the prominent Amsterdam architect died. The Church has been reconstructed and rebuilt several times. However, the original appearance has been mainly kept. The Westerkerk was built in t...