The North Church

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The North Church

In the Jordaan

Noordermarkt 48
Amsterdam 1015 NA
+31 20 626 6436
http://www.noorderkerk.org/

In 1620 the northern part of the Jordaan welcomed its own church, the Noorderkerk, built in 1620-1623, by Hendrick de Keyser and his son Pieter. During the Renaissance period the centrifugal geometrical concept of the church was the ideal construction. It symbolized humanistic principles, and the architecture matched the Protestant service, in which the pulpit fulfilled a central role. The location, however, is medieval, with houses surrounding it. The church is still in use as a Protestant church. In 1998 drastic renovations were completed.

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The North Church Photo: lauren varner

The North Church Photo: Ard Hesselink

The North Church photo by Jasper ter Schegget

The North Church Photo: Jasper ter Schegget