Amsterdam, Netherlands
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Portuguese Synagogue
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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.
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South Church
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Beautiful enough to have inspired Sir Christopher Wren and Monet, the 17th-century South Church was Amsterdam's first Protestant church.
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Oude Kerk
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1213-1306
Overlooking a canal in the Red Light District, the Oude Kerk is the oldest monument in Amsterdam, dating from 1250. Inside, it has painted wooden ceilings, box pews and choir stalls with irreverent misericords.
