Oude Kerk Amsterdam

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4.4 (11,789)

14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.

Brian Baker

3 months ago

"Very glad we went! Big, old, beautiful structure that has had a tumultuous religious history and which is now used for concerts due to its voluminousacoustics. You can see where some defaced catholic paintings have been reaurfaced and restored. And, most of the floor tiles are grave markers for those buried inside the church! What a fascinating place right in the heart of the Red Light District!..."

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Gracy Sand

a month ago

"A nice exposition in "De Oude Kerk". The main reason of my visit was that it is the 5th Chakra on a landscape temple in the Netherlands, starting inNieuwerkerk aan de Ijssel and ending in Purmerend. Goal was an attempt to determine exactly where the high vibrations are located. Wow, It is there, but I have to come back on a slightly quiter day. Although that would be challenging due to the location in the hart of the Red Light District😂nPart of the church resident you'll find a café and a candy shop with lots of delicious chocolate. I can't remember it was Belgium chocolate other than it was a delicious treat...."

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Andrew

3 months ago

"It’s a beautiful and historic church that is the oldest in Amsterdam. There was no line to enter and I only saw a few other people while I was there.I was most impressed by the organ and ceiling decoration. There is also some nice artwork on the walls. You really get a sense of the history of the place by noticing all the important people buried beneath the ground you walk on. I definitely recommend seeing this important place in the history of Amsterdam...."

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