Westerkerk
religious_site · Amsterdam · Netherlands
- Address
- Prinsengracht 279, 1016 GW Amsterdam
- Links
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About
Protestant church beside the Anne Frank House, with the tallest church tower in Amsterdam.
History
It was built between 1620 and 1631. Rembrandt was buried here in 1669.
Good to know
- The tower can be climbed in season; check the official site.
Nearby
Anne Frank House
museum · 90 m
Museum in the canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during the Second World War, including the secret annex.
Jordaan
neighborhood · 250 m
Former working-class district of narrow streets and small canals, now known for galleries, brown cafés and hidden courtyards.
Royal Palace Amsterdam
palace · 530 m
Palace on Dam Square, used by the monarch for official occasions and open to visitors when not in use.
Nine Streets
neighborhood · 550 m
Shopping area of nine small streets between the main canals, with boutiques, vintage shops and cafés.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
landmark · 600 m
The 17th-century ring of canals around the old centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lined with gabled canal houses.
Dam Square
square · 610 m
The central square of Amsterdam, with the National Monument and the Royal Palace.