Oude Kerk

The Oude Kerk, started in the 13th century, is the oldest existing building in Amsterdam. Until the Alteratie (1578) the church was Roman Catholic and was called the St. Nicholas Church. Since 2016, the Oude Kerk has been a museum for contemporary art.

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Key Features

  • Architecture
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Heilige Nicolaasbasiliek

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