Westerkerk, Amsterdam

Name: Westerkerk
Address: Prinsengracht 279, Amsterdam, 1016 GW, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 624 7766

#56 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Westerkerk is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1631 (393 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 52°22'28"N, 4°53'2"E

Address

Prinsengracht 279Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-West)Amsterdam 1016 GW Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 624 7766

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Day trips

Westerkerk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anne Frank House, Magna Plaza, Leliegracht, Bloemgracht.

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~1440 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Magna Plaza, Amsterdam
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~590 ftNE
Canal
Leliegracht, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Leliegracht is a picturesque canal that epitomizes the serene beauty and historic charm of the Dutch capital. This quaint waterway, lined with elegant 17th-century houses and leafy trees, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling...
~830 ftW
Canal
Bloemgracht, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Bloemgracht is a canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and runs between and parallel to Nieuwe Leliestraat and Bloemstraat in the Amsterdam-Centrum district.
~800 ftNW
Canal
Egelantiersgracht, Amsterdam
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~1030 ftNE
Museum
Embassy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam
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~170 ftE
Memorial to persecuted gays and lesbians
Homomonument, Amsterdam
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~510 ftS
Church
Church of Our Lady, Amsterdam
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~1340 ftSE
Street
Spuistraat, Amsterdam
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~800 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Electric Ladyland Museum, Amsterdam
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~1260 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
De Rode Hoed, Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Westerkerk open?

Westerkerk is open:

Monday 11 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm
Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Westerkerk?

Nearby attractions include Anne Frank House, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Homomonument, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Coymanshuis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Theo Thijssen Museum, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Westerkerk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westerkerk:

Bus

Westermarkt • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N94 (1 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (8 min walk)

Tram

Westermarkt • Lines: 13, 17 (1 min walk)
Dam • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (8 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (12 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (20 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (20 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (30 min walk)