Oude Kerk
Amsterdam's oldest building, dating from around 1300, with a wooden vault and the grave of Rembrandt's wife, in the heart of the Red Light District.
The Oude Kerk was begun in the late 13th century and is the oldest surviving building in the city. It has one of Europe's largest medieval wooden vaults, and its floor is covered with about 2,500 gravestones. Rembrandt's wife, Saskia, is buried here. The church now serves as a cultural venue that hosts contemporary art exhibitions, and it occasionally holds organ concerts. Admission is about €15. Red Light District canals surround it, and visiting during the day offers a calmer atmosphere. It is a 7-minute walk from Centraal Station.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00; Sun 13:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- De Wallen (Red Light District)
- Our Lord in the Attic
- Amsterdam Centraal
- Dam Square
- Rembrandt House Museum
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam
- Begijnhof
- Bloemenmarkt