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This Protestant church is one of the most famous landmarks in the center of Amsterdam. It was built between 1620 and 1638 and its tower is 85m (279 ft) high.
On it's top, their is a crown representing the crown of Emperor Maximilian 1st of Austria. Its carillon, sounded on bells dating from 1648, is famous in the city.
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L'église de Westerkerk
Cette église protestante est un des points de repères les plus connus du centre d'Amsterdam. Elle a été bâtie entre 1620 et 1638 et sa tour culmine à 85m de haut.
Elle est coiffée par une couronne représentant la couronne de l'empereur Maximilien 1er d'Autriche. Son carillon, sonné sur des cloches datant de 1648, est célèbre dans la ville.
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Die Westerkerk gehört zur Protestantischen Kirche in Amsterdam und liegt zwischen Prinsengracht und Keizersgracht, am Rand des Jordaan, des bekannten Wohngebietes in der Innenstadt von Amsterdam. Ganz in der Nähe befindet sich auch das Anne-Frank-Haus und das Homomonument. Das Gebäude steht als Rijksmonument unter Denkmalschutz. Die Westerkerk wurde von Hendrick de Keyser (1565–1621) im Renaissancestil entworfen und 1620–1631 erbaut. Nach dem Tod des Baumeisters Hendrick de Keyser, der in der Zuiderkerk begraben wurde, wurde der Bau unter der Leitung seines Sohnes Pieter de Keyser (1595–1676) fortgeführt. Am 8. Juni 1631 wurde die Kirche ihrer Bestimmung übergeben. Sie hat eine Länge von 58 m und eine Breite von 29 m. Im nördlichen Teil wurde 1669 Rembrandt van Rijn begraben. Eine 1906 errichtete Gedenktafel erinnert daran. Auch Rembrandts Sohn Titus und seine Geliebte Hendrickje Stoffels liegen in der Kirche begraben. Die Hauptorgel geht zurück auf ein Instrument, das im Jahre 1686 von den Orgelbauern Roelof Barentszoon Duyschot und Johannes Duyschot gebaut worden war. Dieses Instrument hatte zwei Manualwerke und ein Pedalwerk. 1727 wurde das Instrument durch den Orgelbauer Christian Vater, einen Schüler von Arp Schnitger, um ein drittes Manualwerk, das Oberwerk erweitert. Architektonisch formt die Orgel eine Einheit mit dem Kirchengebäude und ist mit Abdeckungen versehen, die von Gerard de Lairesse bemalt wurden (1640–1711).
Westerkerk (Dutch pronunciation: [ʋɛstərkɛrk]; English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It is next to Amsterdam's Jordaan district, on the bank of the Prinsengracht canal. The 'Westerkerk' was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style, built according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.[2] (a patriarchal cross).
Several older churches in Amsterdam, such as Oude Kerk and Nieuwe Kerk, were originally built before the Reformation and were converted to Protestantism during the Reformation in 1578. The Westerkerk was one of the first purposely built Protestant churches. The Noorderkerk and Zuiderkerk preceded the Westerkerk. Today the Westerkerk remains the largest church in the Netherlands that was built for Protestants, and is still in use by the PKN (Protestantse Kerk in Nederland).
Rembrandt van Rijn was buried somewhere under a tombstone in the Westerkerk[2] on October 8, 1669. The exact location of the grave is unknown; the number of his grave was lost. It was in a numbered 'kerkgraf' (grave owned by the church). There is a memorial marker on the north wall, made in 1909 after a model on the 'Nachtwacht'. After twenty years, his remains were taken away and destroyed. That was customary with the remains of poor people at that time. Rembrandt was buried as a poor man[2] Every year on his birthday anniversary the 15th of July he is remembered in the Westerkerk with a lunchtime concert with music from the time of Rembrandt's life and flowers are hung on his memorial marker. The inside of the organ shutters of the 'hoofdwerk' was painted by Gerard de Lairesse. On the left panel we see the dancing an playing King David in front of the Ark of covenant. On the right panel we see the queen of Sheba presenting gifts to King Solomon. Both stories in the old testament of the Bible. Gerard de Lairesse was born in Liège in French Belgium in 1640 and he moved to the Netherlands in 1664. In the second half of the 17th Century, he was one of the most popular painters in the Netherlands. The outside paintings of these panels or shutters were lost in the 19th century. The panels on the 'rugwerk' have paintings of old musical instruments on the inside and on the front side we see grisailles of the four evangelists with their items. The complete organ was re-painted in 1992 in its original state of color in 1686; most of it in marble imitation.
The sun breaking through one morning September 2019, at the bridge Leliesluis that crosses the Prinsengracht Canal in Amsterdam Centrum. In the background is the Westerkerk Church built in a Renaissance style between 1620 and 1631. The church tower is the largest in Amsterdam at 87 metres (285 feet).
Hier schauen wir die Prinsengracht entlang auf die Westerkerk.
Here we look along the Prinsengracht towards the Westerkerk.
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Paesi Bassi, Amsterdam, Estate 2019
La Westerkerk (chiesa occidentale) è una chiesa riformata all'interno del calvinismo protestante olandese nel centro di Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi. Si trova nella parte più occidentale del quartiere Grachtengordel (distretto di Centrum), vicino al Jordaan, tra Prinsengracht e Keizersgracht. La Westerkerk si trova vicino alla casa di Anna Frank, dove la diarista Anna Frank, la sua famiglia e altri furono nascosti negli "Achterhuis" (la casa sul retro) dalla persecuzione nazista per due anni durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Il Westertoren (campanile) è menzionato frequentemente nel suo diario: il quadrante dell'orologio sulla torre poteva essere visto dalla soffitta dell'Achterhuis e Anne Frank descriveva il ronzio del carillon come fonte di conforto. Una statua commemorativa di Anne Frank si trova fuori dalla chiesa di Westermarkt.
The Westerkerk (Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighbourhood (Centrum borough), next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht. The Westerkerk is located close to the Anne Frank House where diarist Anne Frank, her family, and others were hidden in the 'Achterhuis' (back house) from Nazi persecution for two years during World War II. The Westertoren is mentioned frequently in her diary – its clock-face on the tower could be seen from the attic of the Achterhuis, and Anne Frank described the chiming of the carillon as a source of comfort. A memorial statue of Anne Frank is located outside the church at Westermarkt.
Westerkerk is the church where Rembrandt was buried then exhumed 20 years later. The remains were then destroyed which is what they did with poor people. The Rembrandt House is nearby. It was constructed from 1620 to 1631. #urban #church #Amsterdam #Rembrandt #Westerkerk
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On the 16th of January it snowed for the first time this winter in Amsterdam. Because the temperature was around freezing, the snow stayed there for a while. It only got a few centimeters of snow. The best advice is to stay indoors and turn the stove up a bit. Or of course to go outside to take some nice pictures. In addition to the nuisance, the snow also provides a lot of fun for children here in Amsterdam's Jordaan. Snowball fight, make snowmen or go sledding. All fun activities that children do in this beautiful snowy world. Those who think away for a while can imagine themselves in Hendrick Avercamp's world today. The snow was enough for a few hours of uninhibited winter fun in the streets of Amsterdam. Earlier in the afternoon it was still quiet on the gray canals, since the first snow had stuck to the ground by four o'clock, the neighborhood has turned out for an hour of carefree winter entertainment. The chance that the snow will still be there tomorrow morning seems quite small. During the night the snow may turn into rain and during the day it will be about 6 degrees.
This evening I walk in my neighbourhood and made some beautiful photos of a little layer of snow. The virgin white carpet of snow is crunching under my shoes. I began to remember why I love the winters so much. This time around, the canals remained relatively ice-free. The snow is a rare highlight in dark days, especially when you have small children. It is quite difficult to come up with something fun in these Covid lockdown days. After a while, sitting inside gets pretty monotonous for such a young kid. This is a welcome change. When it snows the light and atmosphere is really beautiful. The Westerkerk - Western church is a Protestant church in Amsterdam, built in 1620-1631 after a design by Hendrick de Keyser. The Old Wester church is right next to Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Leaning gabled houses and the city’s most charming canals. The steep bridges over the canals in Amsterdam are really slippery, especially for cars. The best way to travel in the snow is by bicycle, tram, walking or better by sleds. Photo taken here at the corner of Egelantiersgracht and Eerste Leliedwarsstraat in Amsterdam.
Op 16 januari heeft het voor het eerst deze winter gesneeuwd in Amsterdam. Omdat de temperatuur rond het vriespunt lag, bleef de sneeuw eventjes liggen. Een paar centimeters sneeuw werden het maar. Het beste advies is dan maar om lekker binnen te blijven en de kachel iets hoger te zetten. Of natuurlijk even naar buiten te gaan om wat mooie plaatjes te schieten. De Jordaan is bedolven onder een mooi laagje sneeuw zoals hierboven op de Hilletjesbrug op de Egelantiersgracht. De Westerkerk aan de rand van de Jordaan is tussen 1620 en 1631 in renaissancestijl gebouwd naar ontwerpen van bouwmeester Hendrick de Keyser. Sinds 2004 maakt het deel uit van de Protestantse Kerk. Naast de overlast zorgt de sneeuw ook voor veel plezier bij kinderen hier in de Amsterdamse Jordaan. Sneeuwballen gevecht, sneeuwpoppen maken of sleetje rijden. Allemaal leuke activiteiten die kinderen doen in deze mooie besneeuwde wereld. Wie even wegdenkt kan zich vandaag in Hendrick Avercamps wereld wanen. De sneeuw was voldoende voor een paar uur ongeremde winterpret in de straten van Amsterdam. Was het eerder op de middag nog rustig op de grijze grachten, sinds de eerste sneeuw tegen vier uur aan de grond bleef plakken, is de buurt uitgelopen voor een uurtje onbekommerd wintervermaak. De sneeuw is een schaars hoogtepuntje in donkere dagen, speciaal wanneer je kleine kinderen hebt. Het is in deze lockdowndagen best lastig iets leuks te verzinnen. Binnen zitten wordt na een tijdje best eentonig voor zo’n peuter. Dit is een welkome afwisseling. De kans dat de sneeuw er morgenochtend nog ligt lijkt vrij klein. In de nacht gaat de sneeuw mogelijk over in regen en overdag wordt het dan zo'n 6 graden. Foto gemaakt op de Egelantiersgracht en Eerste Leliedwarsstraat in Amsterdam. Op de achtergrond zie je de Westerkerk.
Paesi Bassi, Amsterdam, Estate 2019
La Westerkerk (chiesa occidentale) è una chiesa riformata all'interno del calvinismo protestante olandese nel centro di Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi. Si trova nella parte più occidentale del quartiere Grachtengordel (distretto di Centrum), vicino al Jordaan, tra Prinsengracht e Keizersgracht. La Westerkerk si trova vicino alla casa di Anna Frank, dove la diarista Anna Frank, la sua famiglia e altri furono nascosti negli "Achterhuis" (la casa sul retro) dalla persecuzione nazista per due anni durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Il Westertoren (campanile) è menzionato frequentemente nel suo diario: il quadrante dell'orologio sulla torre poteva essere visto dalla soffitta dell'Achterhuis e Anne Frank descriveva il ronzio del carillon come fonte di conforto. Una statua commemorativa di Anne Frank si trova fuori dalla chiesa di Westermarkt.
The Westerkerk (Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht. The Westerkerk is located close to the Anne Frank House where diarist Anne Frank, her family, and others were hidden in the 'Achterhuis' (back house) from Nazi persecution for two years during World War II. The Westertoren is mentioned frequently in her diary – its clock-face on the tower could be seen from the attic of the Achterhuis, and Anne Frank described the chiming of the carillon as a source of comfort. A memorial statue of Anne Frank is located outside the church at Westermarkt.
Rembrandt is buried in this church but the exact location of his grave is unknown. Anne Frank could see the steeple from the nearby attic where she was hiding with her family and she could listen its carillion.
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Die Westerkerk gehört zur Protestantischen Kirche in Amsterdam und liegt zwischen Prinsengracht und Keizersgracht, am Rand des Jordaan, des bekannten Wohngebietes in der Innenstadt von Amsterdam. Ganz in der Nähe befindet sich auch das Anne-Frank-Haus und das Homomonument.
Westerkerk (Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It is next to Amsterdam's Jordaan district, on the bank of the Prinsengracht canal.
After leaving the Amsterdam Light Festival just one more goodbye shot to Amsterdam known for it's bikes and the most famous of it's churches : the Westerkerk.
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Prinsengracht toward the Westerkerk view from the Leliegracht at a canal cruise travel agency - agentschap with a postcard stand in Amsterdam , cropped photographs , Martin’s photographs , Amsterdam , North Holland , the Netherlands , Nederland , September 4. 2010
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Prinsengracht
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canal cruise travel agency
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Prinsengracht toward the Westerkerk view from the Leliegracht
canal cruise travel agency with a postcard stand in Amsterdam
See this house boat inside
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the Prinsengracht at the Johnny Jordaanplein
a lot of trees
a bricked paved road in Amsterdam
Oma fiets
Granny bicycle
Bricked house
View below a bridge
The Munt toren
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houseboat on the canals in Amsterdam
Woonboot
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ships on the river the Amstel in Amsterdam
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Large ships
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Amsterdam
Nederland
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bicycle
Rod iron fence
statue
Martin’s photographs
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Grachten panden
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Gracht
Houseboat
Favourites
September 2010
Martin’s photographs
Nikon D300
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De Jordaan
bikes standing on the canal side
De Raadhuisstraat in Amsterdam
Raadhuisstraat
Trees
Canal homes
the Saloon bar
Grachten panden
Canal homes
Bicycles
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Alleyway
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The Singel canal
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De tram
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Prinsengracht toward the Westerkerk view from the Leliegracht at a canal cruise travel agency - agentschap with a postcard stand in Amsterdam , Martin’s photographs , photograph converted to black and white , Amsterdam , North Holland , the Netherlands , Nederland , September 4. 2010
Cropped photograph
Prinsengracht
Westerkerk
Leliegracht
canal cruise travel agency
agency
postcard stand in Amsterdam
Prinsengracht toward the Westerkerk view from the Leliegracht
canal cruise travel agency with a postcard stand in Amsterdam
See this house boat inside
converted Rijnaak ship
boats
houseboats
canal with a bridges
the Prinsengracht at the Johnny Jordaanplein
a lot of trees
a bricked paved road in Amsterdam
Oma fiets
Granny bicycle
Bricked house
View below a bridge
The Munt toren
grachtenpanden
canal homes
houseboat on the canals in Amsterdam
Woonboot
House boat
ships on the river the Amstel in Amsterdam
Beautiful grachtenpanden
Grachten huizen
Martin’s photographs
Favourites
Beautiful canal homes
Reflections
De river de Amstel
Large ships
North Holland
Noord Holland
Amsterdam
Nederland
The Netherlands
Trees
bicycle
Rod iron fence
statue
Martin’s photographs
Favourites
Grachten panden
Boats
Canal buildings
Canal
Gracht
Houseboat
Favourites
September 2010
Martin’s photographs
Nikon D300
D300
Nikon
De Jordaan
bikes standing on the canal side
De Raadhuisstraat in Amsterdam
Raadhuisstraat
Trees
Canal homes
the Saloon bar
Grachten panden
Canal homes
Bicycles
bikes
September 2010
Alleyway
Alleys
Fiets
Bicycle
The Singel canal
De Singel gracht
De tram
street car
Steeg
Passage
Gangen
Photograph converted to black and white
Black and white
Monochrome
Zwart en wit foto