AMSTERDAM
Churches



Amsterdam has many beautiful churches worth visiting, including
the Oude Kerk (Old Church), the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church),
Sint Nicolaaskerk (Basilica of St. Nicholas), Westerkerk (Western Church),
Mozes en Aäronkerk (Moses and Aaron Church) and Posthoornkerk (Post Horn Church).

Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Basilica of St. Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches New Church
New Church 
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Moses and Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Post Horn Church

Oude Kerk (Old Church)

The Oude Kerk is the oldest church and the oldest building in Amsterdam.
It dates back to about 1250 and is located in the Red Light District.
Today, the Oude Kerk frequently host s exhibitions and concerts.
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk
Amsterdam Churches Oude Kerk

Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)  

The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam is a 14th century late Gothic parish church. Located next to the Royal Palace,
the now Protestant church functions as the national church of the Netherlands, hosting inaugurations and special exhibitions.
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church
Amsterdam Churches New Church

Basilica of St. Nicholas 

The Basilica of St. Nicholas (Sint-Nicolaaskerk) is a Roman Catholic church in downtown Amsterdam.
The church, officially called Saint Nicholas within the Veste, was built in the period 1884-1887.
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas
Amsterdam Churches Basilica of Nicholas

Western Church

The Western Church is the first Renaissance church in Amsterdam.
When it was built in 1631 it was the largest Protestant church in the world.
At 85 meters high the Westerkerk is the highest church in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church
Amsterdam Churches Western Church

Moses and Aaron Church

The east of Waterlooplein is dominated by the twin spires of Moses and Aaron Church,
a Catholic church built in 1840 on the site of a secret chapel.
The church has the tablets of Moses and Aaron (brothers from the Old Testament) hanging on the wall.
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church
Amsterdam Churches Moses Aaron Church

Post Horn Church

The Post Horn Church is a transept basilica, meaning that the floor plan is laid out in the shape of a cross.
The church features a cloverleaf-shared choir and two tiers of galleries.
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church
Amsterdam Churches Post Horn Church




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