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Historic Places of Worship
Amsterdam's historic places of worship and other sacred destinations are full of art, architecture and history, from the first-rate art exhibits of the Nieuwe Kerk to the panoramic views from the Westerkerk's church tower.
Amsterdam's Top Historic Churches
Find pictures of and information about the top historic churches in Amsterdam.
The Begijnhof in Pictures
The Begijnhof (or béguinage) is an inner court with some of Amsterdam's most historic townhouses, where a lay Catholic sisterhood once served God without the strict demands of nunnery life.
He Hua Buddhist Temple
The jewel of Amsterdam Chinatown is this Buddhist temple with its traditional Chinese palace-style architecture.
Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
A profile of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), a medieval Gothic church that now serves as a popular exhibition space.
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
Once a modest wooden chapel, the Oude Kerk (Old Church) is now an icon of Amsterdam and a top attraction to visit.
The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter
The 17th-century Portuguese Synagogue survived World War II unscathed, and stands as one of the oldest and most iconic monuments of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter.
Sint Nicolaaskerk (St. Nicholas Church)
The lovely Sint Nicolaaskerk (St. Nicholas Church), a 19th-century Catholic church with neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance elements, catches visitors' attention as soon as they exit Amsterdam Central Station.
Westerkerk (Western Church)
The Westerkerk (Western Church) is one of the most prominent landmarks on the Amsterdam city skyline, and a fantastic church to visit for its splendid interior and views from the tower.
Climb Amsterdam's Church Towers for Bird's-Eye Views
In a city as flat as Amsterdam, it's tough to get a bird's-eye view of the skyline. Climb these church towers to see what the city looks like from above.