Location: Centrum
Top Things to do in Centrum
What to do and see in Centrum, North Holland Province: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Portuguese Synagogue
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4.5 based on 1,452 reviews
2. St. Nicholas Basilica
3. De Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus Xaveriuskerk
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Neo-gothic church from the 19th century, with a history that goes back to the 17thcentury era when the catholic was underground in the Netherlands.
4. Westerkerk
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4.0 based on 705 reviews
This magnificent Renaissance church (circa 1620) is identified by its high tower (more than 245 feet high,) and is the site of Rembrandt's grave who was buried here in 1669.
Reviewed By NJRollHard - New York City, United States
The church itself is... a church. Not much more to say. But I gave this 5 stars because you can climb to an observation deck, which is a wonderful experience. You must register to climb to the top with someone sitting at the front desk. It costs 6 Euros and there's a tour at the top of each hour. There's a closet that locks to leave your purses/backpacks/other large things, which are not allowed on the tour. Once you check with the front desk attendant, you must pick a time to visit, as each tour only holds a few people (I think 6 was the maximum.) You may get lucky and get the next time slot, or you may need to reserve one for hours later. The climb is difficult and steep, but if you are able, it's worth it. The tour guide (ours was a lovely woman whose first name began with J...) tells you about the building of the steeple, the bells that chime, the history of the church, and a lot more. You emerge at an observation deck that is 40m (that's 131 feet, for my fellow Americans) tall, with expansive, stunning views of the city. I highly recommend this tour if you need a workout and want a bird's eye view of the beautiful city of Amsterdam.
5. South Church (Zuiderkerk)
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Ogy_Kovachev - Sofia, Bulgaria
Once you want to escape the smell of weed in town, just walk in the church and relax. Interesting and small details architecture is in place. Walk and enjoy ♥️
6. Rode Hoed (The Red Hat)
7. H.H. Petrus en Pauluskerk (De Papegaai)
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By HarTeeuw - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
‘Een kwartier voor God’ ( a quarter of an hour for God) is written on the sign outside on the very busy ‘Kalverstraat’ in Amsterdam. If you’re not careful you can easily miss it since it’s entrance is not one you would easily notice. A hidden church and indeed an oasis of peace with people who visit services there and some tourists passing by.... its much bigger inside than you would expect and actually crazy this rather big church is hidden so well... a perfect place to light a candle and sit quiet and respectfully to have some profound thoughts..... the nick name of this church is the parrot..... and you will see it inside... you will also find information about its history which is very interesting. No need to say to be respectful, quiet, and to take off that fancy hat...out of respect... I live a stones throw away and come here often. Not because I am a very religious person.... not at all..... but it is so beautifully calm...serene and it is for me the best place in town to pay my respect to the people who are sorely missed .....
8. Doopsgezind Amsterdam
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Beautiful hidden church from 1639.
9. Begijnhofkapel
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Roam32885831068 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
On our guided tour on Tuesday morning 30/04/19, we visited the 'hidden church' - The Begijnhof Chapel, dedicated to Saint John and Saint Ursula, is a Roman Catholic chapel run by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, in the St Nicholas Parish of Amsterdam. It is located in a former schuilkerk in the Begijnhof across from its original location, the English Reformed Church, Amsterdam. What a delight to find this beautiful chapel, with stained glass windows and fine art works. A little off the beaten track but well worth a look.
