8. Zuiderkerk (South Church)

OLD CENTER / RED LIGHT DISTRICT.   Designed by city architect Hendrick de Keyser (as were many churches of this period), the Zuiderkerk was completed in 1611. The ornate tower of Amsterdam's first Protestant church was finished in 1614. De Keyser himself was buried in the church in 1621, and the sanctuary served as a holding place for the numerous bodies of those who didn't survive the winter of 1944-1945. Following degradation of the church in 1970, it was given major renovations and deconsecrated. Nowadays, the structure holds offices for city housing and planning. Its tower provides great views of the area – although navigating the steep steps to its top is not for the faint-hearted! Tours of the tower (Adult €6; Child (6-12) €3)last 30 minutes and are limited to 15; groups are advised to reserve ahead. (Tours available Apr - Sep, Mon - Sat; every 30 minutes, noon-3:30pm.)   (© 10Best)

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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat Noon-4pm

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Website: Visit the Zuiderkerk website »

Type: Great Views, Historic Sites, Religious Sites

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