Oude Kerk Amsterdam
The oldest parish church in Amsterdam, in the Red Light District, with origins in the early 13th century. It became Protestant in the 16th century and now serves as a church and a venue for art exhibitions.
- Where
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.3742, 4.8981
Get the Oude Kerk Amsterdam stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Oude Kerk Amsterdam. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Oude Kerk Amsterdam
De Wallen 0.1 km
The oldest part of Amsterdam, a network of alleys and canals around the Oude Kerk. It is best known as the city's largest red light district, with about 300 small window cabins lit in red.
Dam Square 0.4 km
The main square of Amsterdam, which grew up around the dam on the Amstel river that gave the city its name. The Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument stand around it, and it is the scene of many public events.
Scheepvaarthuis 0.4 km
A building on the western tip of the Waalseiland near Amsterdam harbour, counted among the top 100 Dutch heritage sites. It is generally regarded as the first true example of the Amsterdam School, a style of expressive brick architecture.
Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam 0.4 km
A 15th century church on Dam Square in Amsterdam, next to the Royal Palace. Dutch monarchs are inaugurated here, and it no longer holds regular services but hosts major exhibitions throughout the year.
Royal Palace of Amsterdam 0.5 km
A palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, built in the 17th century as the city hall and later turned into a royal residence. It is one of three palaces at the disposal of the Dutch monarch, and it is open to visitors when not in official use.
Zuiderkerk 0.5 km
A 17th century Reformed Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam. It played a part in the life of Rembrandt and was painted by Claude Monet. Visitors can climb its tower for a view over the old centre.
Amsterdam Centraal Station 0.6 km
The main railway station of Amsterdam, opened in 1889 and designed by Pierre Cuypers and Adolf Leonard van Gendt. It stands on artificial islands in the IJ, and its red brick Gothic style faces the old centre of the city.
Montelbaanstoren 0.6 km
A tower on the bank of the Oudeschans canal in Amsterdam. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the city walls to defend the harbour. The upper half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was added later.
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Questions
Where is Oude Kerk Amsterdam?
Oude Kerk Amsterdam is in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are De Wallen (0.1 km), Dam Square (0.4 km), Scheepvaarthuis (0.4 km).
How do I get the Oude Kerk Amsterdam stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Oude Kerk Amsterdam and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Oude Kerk Amsterdam before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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