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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House
The rest of the private house is also to visitors as part of the Museum Amstelkring. It is beautifully preserved in its original 17th-century condition.
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Hidden Church
The church occupies the entire upper floor of the canal house and is accessed by very steep, creaky wooden stairs.
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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.