Westerkerk
7 expert reviews
“The Renaissance-style Westerkerk holds the remains of Rembrandt, his mistress Hendrickje Stoffels, and probably his son Titus, all in unmarked graves.”
– Frommer's
"The Dutch Renaissance–style Westerkerk was the largest Protestant church in the world until St. Paul's Cathedral in London was built in 1675." Full review
"If you'd want a really special wedding..."
"This church was completed in 1631, a gift to the city from Maximilian of Austria (whose crown can be seen on the tower) as thanks for the city’s support of the Austro-Burgundian princes." Full review
1 Star
"Rembrandt is buried here. The bell-tower is 85 m tall and has a peal of 50 bells ... the lofty interior is worth a visit." Full review
"Every 15 minutes the carillon bells ring out across the city but the church itself is austere insideg...Baroque sculpture adorning the organ make up for the lack of ornamentation." Full review