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Oude Kerk

The oldest of the five main churches in the historic centre, and probably the oldest building in Amsterdam. It is right in the heart of the Red Light District. You can climb the tower from April to September on Saturday and Sunday, every half-hour. Also open in the winter by group appointment (maximum 10 people) cost €70 per hour. E-mail for more information.

Address
Oudezijds Voorburgwal
Getting there
tram 4, 9, 16 or 24 to Dam, metro 51, 53 or 54 to Nieuwmarkt

Listing from Wikivoyage: Amsterdam/Binnenstad, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.