Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam

Name: Mozes en Aäronkerk
Address: Waterlooplein 205, Amsterdam, 1011 PG, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 233 1522

#88 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall. In 1970, the present church was designated as a Cultural Heritage Monument of the Netherlands. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 52°22'6"N, 4°54'12"E

Address

Waterlooplein 205Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam 1011 PG Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 233 1522

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Day trips

Mozes en Aäronkerk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandt House, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue, Raamgracht.

~550 ftNW
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
~1200 ftSE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~460 ftSE
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~1060 ftNW
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Raamgracht is a canal in central Amsterdam that runs from the Kloveniersburgwal to the Zwanenburgwal. The Groenburgwal, Verversstraat and Zanddwarsstraat lead to the Raamgracht.
~1060 ftNW
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Zuiderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The church played an important part in the life of Rembrandt and was the subject of a painting by Claude Monet.
~1050 ftNW
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Kromboomssloot, or Krom Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam. It provides a transverse navigation from the Rechtboomssloot and was previously called Dwarsboomssloot.
~460 ftS
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~930 ftSW
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera.
~610 ftSW
Theater, Ballet, Opera
Stopera, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Stopera is a building complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, housing both the city hall of Amsterdam and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, the principal opera house in Amsterdam that is home of Dutch National Opera, Dutch National Ballet and Holland Symfonia.
~840 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Huis De Pinto, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Huis De Pinto is a former Amsterdam city mansion on the Sint Antoniesbreestraat near the Rembrandthuis. It was originally built in 1605 but is named after a leading Amsterdam family dynasty of Portuguese-Jewish merchant bankers.
~140 ftSE
Museum
IHLIA LGBT Heritage, Amsterdam
1 min walk • IHLIA LGBT Heritage, formerly known as the International Gay/Lesbian Information Center and Archive, is an international archive and documentation center on homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mozes en Aäronkerk?

Nearby attractions include Jodenbuurt, Amsterdam (1 min walk), IHLIA LGBT Heritage, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Jodenbreestraat, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Houtgracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Mozes en Aäronkerk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mozes en Aäronkerk:

Bus

Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (3 min walk)
Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (9 min walk)

Tram

Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)
Meester Visserplein • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (3 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (19 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (25 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (19 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (33 min walk)