Why visit / Interesting facts:
- National church of the Netherlands
- Gracious Neo-Gothic building
Time required: 30 minutes
Phone: +31 20 626 81 68
Web site: http://www.nieuwekerk.nl...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 5pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 15 € |
| Under 15: | Free |
Public transport:
- Tram Line 1: Dam stop
- Tram Line 2: Dam stop
- Tram Line 5: Dam stop
Address: Gravenstraat 17, 1012 NL, Amsterdam
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: MarcelGermain
Things you need to know:
- New Church (Nieuwe Kerk), Amsterdam's second church, is a gracious Neo-Gothic church
- It was originally built in the 14th c., after the congregation outgrew the Oude Kerk
- It burnt down many times, but some original parts survived such as the choir
- It was consecrated to Our Lady and St. Catherine, but has always been called Nieuwe Kerk - to distinguish it from the Oude Kerk
- In the 19th c. it received the title of National Church of the Netherlands, Dutch monarchs are crowned here since then
- Its treasures include a Jacob van Campen organ and an elaborately carved pulpit by Albert Vinckenbrinck, or the carved gilded ceiling above the choir
What to do there:
- Walk around and admire the altar, the organ and the beautiful stained-glass windows
