The Ronde Lutherse Kerk (or Koepelkerk), a former Lutheran church in the Canal Belt, was built in neo-classical style and has a chacteristic copper dome.
The Ronde Lutherse Kerk (or Koepelkerk), a former Lutheran church in the Canal Belt, was built in neo-classical style and has a chacteristic copper dome.
The Koepelkerk is beautifully located at the Singel, part of the Canal Ring Area which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Since the Lutherans were forbidden to build a church tower, they built a Dome church (Koepelkerk) with on top of it the Lutheran swan.
When the Lutherans left the building in 1935, it became a concert hall. Nowadays the church is connected with a tunnel to the neighboring Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel and used for weddings, receptions, conferences and other events.
In 1993 the interior and characteristic green-colored copper dome were destroyed by fire. After a renovation period of 16 months, the church was fully restored. Only the copper roof was brassy and no longer green.
Kattengat 2
Amsterdam (Centrum)
tram 2 11 12 13 17 Nwzijds Kolk
local_parking P1 Parking Amsterdam centraal
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official website
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Today curious visitors may enquire at the Renaissance hotel for an opportunity to view the church. A security guard must accompany visitors through the underground tunnel to the church. Of the main hall, the impressive columns, galleries, organ and pulpit can still be seen.
