Equated with England's Westminster Abbey (since Dutch monarchs are inaugurated here), the Nieuwe Kerk had its foundations laid in the 14th century. Built as a Catholic sanctuary, it survived the nation's change to Protestantism, although it lost much of its original decoration. Even so, subsequent building efforts provided the church with beautiful ornamentation, including an amazing pulpit, intricate woodcarvings, stained glass windows, a detailed altar, and a venerable pipe organ.

Hours vary; generally Mon-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun noon-2pm; closed Jan-Feb

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