Trip: Amsterdam Birthday Trip

The Church of Our Lord in the Attic is a Catholic church hidden inside a canal house of the Red Light District. It is the only surviving schuilkerk (clandestine church) that dates from the Reformation, when open Catholic worship was outlawed.

The New Church is a 14th-century Gothic church located next to the royal palace in Amsterdam. It functions as the national church of the Netherlands, hosting inaugurations and special exhibitions.

The Renaissance-style Westerkerk (West Church) in Amsterdam shelters the remains of Rembrandt.

During WW II, eight people from three families lived together in this house in near total silence for more than two years. Visiting the rooms where Anne Frank hid is a moving experience that brings her writings to life.

Housed in the 17th-century Great Synagogue of Amsterdam, this excellent museum displays Jewish art, religious objects, historical artifacts, and multimedia presentations.

Dating from the early 14th century, this picturesque enclosed courtyard contains a Reformed Church and hidden Catholic chapel. It provides a serene oasis in the center of the city.

This grand Ionic-style synagogue was built in 1665 by Sephardic Jews who had fled Spain and Portugal for tolerant Amsterdam. Still in active use, it is lit by large, low-hanging brass chandeliers.