In 1380 the bishop of Utrecht gave permission to build the church because De Oude Kerk (Old Church) had grown too small for the growing population of the city.
In 1380 the bishop of Utrecht gave permission to build the church because De Oude Kerk (Old Church) had grown too small for the growing population of the city.
De Nieuwe Kerk (1380-1408) is located on Dam Square next to the Royal Palace
De Nieuwe Kerk is also a burial site for famous Dutch naval heroes, including Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, Commodore Jan van Galen and Jan van Speyk. The poet and playwright Joost van den Vondel is also buried in the church.
De Nieuwe Kerk is no longer used for church services but is used as an exhibition space. The monumental church building is well worth visiting.
Each year the national Remembrance Day service on 4 May takes place in this 15th century church. It is also the place where royal coronations take place. In 1980, Queen Beatrix was officially inaugurated in the Nieuwe Kerk, and on 2 February 2002 (02-02-02) it was used for the wedding of King Willem-Alexander to Queen Máxima.
De Nieuwe Kerk is a popular exhibition venue with about 500,000 visitors per year and high-profile exhibitions about art, photography, and inspiring individuals and cultures.
Dam Square
Amsterdam (Centrum)
tram 2 11 12 13 17 Dam
directions_subway 52 Rokin
local_parking Q-Park de Bijenkorf
| Opening hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Mon | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Tue | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Entrance fee | |
|---|---|
| €12.50 | adults (18+) |
| € 9.50 | students |
| free | 0-11 years |
Note Tickets are only available online in time slots
official website
www.nieuwekerk.nl
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