Nieuwe Kerk - Reviews from across the web
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Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) - Amsterdam, Netherlands The Nieuwe Kerk has been the National Church since 1815, when it began hosting the inauguration ceremony for monarchs. Since this does not occur that often, the church has broadened its appeal by serving as a venue for organ concerts and invariably excellent exhibitions, which attract a half-million... sacred-destinations.com
Nieuwe Kerk - Amsterdam De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam is famous for its much talked-about exhibitions. With hundred thousands of visitors every year, the church is one of the most attended exhibition locations in the Netherlands. The large-scale exhibitions on treasures from other countries, cultures and religions are a hous... channels.nl
Nieuwe Kerk | Amsterdam Sights Begun in the 14th century, the Nieuwe Kerk is a soaring Late Gothic structure whose spire was never completed because the authorities -- preoccupied with the building of Het Koninklijk Paleis, the city palace next door -- ran out of money. Whereas the Oude Kerk had the blessing of the Bishop of Utre... fodors.com
Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) | Museum/Attraction Review | Amsterdam | Frommers.com Many of this originally Catholic church's priceless treasures were removed and its colorful frescoes painted over in 1578 when it passed into Protestant hands, but since 1814 (when the king first took the oath of office and was inaugurated here -- Dutch royalty are not crowned; Queen Beatrix, too, w... frommers.com
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