Oude Kerk

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  • Address
    Oudekerksplein 23, Centrum
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    689 25 65 (Church to
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  • Mon-Sat 11:00 - 17:00 , Sun 13:00 - 17:00

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Lonely Planet review

The city's oldest surviving building (1306) embodies a huge moral contradiction: it's in full view of the Red Light District, with passers-by getting chatted up a throw from the church walls. But that's not all: this Gothic-style church has one of the finest carillons in the country, the city's oldest church bell (1450) and a stunning Müller organ. Check out the lively 15th-century carvings on the choir stalls, some of which are downright rude.

Many famous Amsterdammers lie buried here under worn tombstones, including Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh. A Dutch Reformed service is held at Sunday (doors close at sharp).