Amstelkerk

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Built in the 17th century, this wooden church can be found on the Amstelveld, one of the prettiest squares in Amsterdam. It was designed by Daniel Stalpaert, the renowned Dutch architect who helped create the Royal Palace, several city gates and 's Lands Zeemagazijn, the current home of the Scheepvaartmuseum.

Corona measures

Amstelkerkhas taken measures to enable a safe visit. Buy your tickets in advance and prepare your visit well. Check the link for more information

From Napoleon to now

During the French occupation of the Netherlands, a certain pint-sized emperor allegedly housed his horses inside the church. The Amstelkerk has come a long way since then and now boasts a neo-Gothic interior and a monumental 19th-century organ. The church hosts concerts and can be rented for a variety of activities such as formal dinners, weddings, funerals and meetings. NeL, the adjacent café and restaurant, offers visitors a shady terrace that’s a perfect spot to enjoy a meal or a cool drink on a warm afternoon.

Preserving heritage

The church is managed by Stadsherstel, which restores and preserves monuments ensuring that the original character of the building is left intact but that it is also suitable as a cultural venue. In this way, Amsterdam’s heritage remains open to the public.