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Westerkerk
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An exacting climb to the top of the soaring tower of Westerkerk, a landmark close to the heart of every Amsterdammer, rewards you with a thrilling view (see Westerkerk Tower). Designed by Hendrick de Keyser and completed in 1631, its austere interior is unadorned, except for the ornate organ and its lively painted shutters. A memorial to Rembrandt reminds us that he was buried here, although the precise burial site is unknown. Outside the church, notice the poignant, diminutive statue of Anne Frank and Homomonument, the pink granite triangle which commemorates persecuted homosexuals.
Practical Information
Prinsengracht 281
020 624 7766 www.westerkerk.nl Church: open Apr–Sep: 11am–3pm Mon–Fri (Aug–Sep also Sat). Free Tower: open Apr–Sep: guided tours every hour from 10am–4pm Mon–Sat (check first) Admission charge
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