Our favourite hotels near Oude Kerk

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The White Tulip Hotel Amsterdam

Located on the Warmoesstraat, just 3 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station and 1 minute from Dam...

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Croydon Hotel Amsterdam

This budget Amsterdam hotel is situated in the city centre, near Dam Square, Central Station and...

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Tulip Inn Amsterdam Centre

A modern Amsterdam hotel near Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Nieuwendijk shopping street.

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Ben Hotel Amsterdam

This hotel is centrally located in the historic heart of Amsterdam, right between Amsterdam Central...

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Hotel Travel Amsterdam

This 2-star Amsterdam hotel is located in the city centre, close to Dam Square and the central train...

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Frisco Inn Amsterdam

This small, comfortable hotel in the city centre is within walking distance of Amsterdam Central...

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Vijaya Hotel Amsterdam

This Amsterdam hotel is conveniently situated in the city centre, 5 minutes walking from Central...

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Hotel The Crown Amsterdam

A friendly, family-run budget hotel in the city centre of Amsterdam, offering views over the...

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Hotel CC Amsterdam

'City Centre' Hotel CC Amsterdam is perfectly located in the historical city centre, close to Dam...

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Hotel The Globe Amsterdam

This Amsterdam hotel is located in the heart of the Red Light District, only 2 minutes walking from...

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Hotel 83 Amsterdam

This Amsterdam hotel can be found in the Red Light District, close to everything the city has to...

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Hotel Old Quarter Amsterdam

This cosy hotel is situated in the old city centre, a short walk from the station, Dam Square and...

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Delta Hotel City Center Amsterdam

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Hotel Manofa Amsterdam

Right in the bustling city centre, this Amsterdam hotel is found on Damrak, next to Dam Square and...

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Hotel Damrak Inn Amsterdam

This hotel in Amsterdam's city centre is very close to Dam Square, Beurs van Berlage and the...

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The Oude Kerk, or Old Church, is the oldest church in Amsterdam. Archaeologists believe the founding of the church dates back to the turn of the thirteenth and fourteenth century. The church was later dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of seaman and bakers. In 1566 the church was fiercely looted and belongings were destroyed. For religious reasons, much of the artwork and altars were stolen or destroyed. The only surviving art was that which was too high for looters to reach (the artwork has subsequently been painted over several times). Before this massive destructive, the church was also used as a sanctuary for the homeless and the wanderers to sleep. Peddlers also came to the church to sell their goods.

Since 1912, there has been special care to restore parts of the ancient and damaged church. The Oude Kerk is also famous for its long tradition of grand organs and skilled organists. The church contained organs as early as the fifteenth century. In 1578, the church was also the center for matrimonial affairs. All married couples had to register at the Oude Kerk. The door that the couples had to pass through was red and is inscribed with “Marry in haste, repent at leisure.” Many features of the church encourage tourists to visit this beautiful destination. Ancient organs and stunning stain glass windows are sure to please eager patrons.