The Oude Kerk (Old church) is both the oldest church and the oldest building in Amsterdam. It dates back to around 1250 and is incongruously located in the red-light district. Perhaps this is why the inscription above the bridal chamber is "Marry in haste mourn at leisure".
About the building
The Oude Kerk has been constantly renovated and extended over the centuries and its original interior was removed during the Reformation, but it has still kept its hand-painted wooden roof. Some of the stained-glass windows date back to the 16th century. Rembrandt's wife Saskia is buried in the Oude Kerk.
Exhibition space
The celebrated Dutch composer, Jan Sweelinck used to be the organist here in the 17th century. These days the Oude Kerk frequently hosts exhibitions and concerts, including the annual World Press Photo Exhibition, which starts off in Amsterdam before going on a world tour.
About the building
The Oude Kerk has been constantly renovated and extended over the centuries and its original interior was removed during the Reformation, but it has still kept its hand-painted wooden roof. Some of the stained-glass windows date back to the 16th century. Rembrandt's wife Saskia is buried in the Oude Kerk.
Exhibition space
The celebrated Dutch composer, Jan Sweelinck used to be the organist here in the 17th century. These days the Oude Kerk frequently hosts exhibitions and concerts, including the annual World Press Photo Exhibition, which starts off in Amsterdam before going on a world tour.
Agenda
| Date | Time | Event | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 | - | Oude Kerk Amsterdam - Vaste collectie | € '5,-; Children: to 12 year free | |
| 18 Feb 2012 - 11 Mar 2012 | - | Tjeerd Ackema | € 5,- | |
| 01 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012 | - | Anton Martineau | € 5,- | |
| 20 Apr 2012 - 17 Jun 2012 | - | World Press Photo | - | |
| 08 Mar 2012 | 07:50 | Sun breakfast with Saskia | - | Free |
| 18 Mar 2012 | 16:00 | Marymount Singers olv Mario dell'Olio | € 5,- | |
| 23 Jun 2012 | 20:15 | Masaaki Suzuki - Sweelinck, Bach | - |
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In the neighbourhood
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Attractions
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Exhibitions
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Accommodation
- Hotel Winston100 m
- Hotel Vijaya100 m
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Shops
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Theatres
- Winston Kingdom100 m
- W139100 m
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Miscellaneous
- Aemstel Produkties100 m