Oude Kerk
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Amsterdam's
, which means "Old Church," is the city's oldest and by far the most impressive.
Nieuwe Kerk
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The
, or "New Church," is located on Dam Square, adjacent to the Royal Palace.
Westerkerk
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was married in the Westerkerk, or "west church." Read more about it here.
Zuiderkerk
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Amsterdam's
, or "south church," is no longer a functioning church, but is open to visitors.
St. Nicolaaskerk
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The St. Nicolaaskerk near Centraal Station is still a functioning church in Amsterdam.
Noorderkerk
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The Noorderkerk, or "north church," sits on the sight of a popular Amsterdam market (Noordermarkt). Read more about the church here.
Vondelkerk
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Amsterdam's Vondelkerk is located just outside an entrance to the Vondelpark.
English Reformed Church
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The English Reformed Church is located in the Begijnhof, a hidden courtyard of cottages originally built in the 14th century (and one of my suggested free Amsterdam attractions). It was established in 1607 for English-speaking worshippers in Amsterdam. The church, whose minister is always from Scotland, still holds English-speaking services.
