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Amstelkring Museum (Our Lord in the Attic Chapel)

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40, Amsterdam 1012, The Netherlands
020/624-6604
Ranked #45 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Owner description: This museum (also called Our Lord in the Attic Chapel) is housed in a charming canal house with 17th-century period rooms and, as a surprise to many...... more » Owner description: This museum (also called Our Lord in the Attic Chapel) is housed in a charming canal house with 17th-century period rooms and, as a surprise to many visitors, a clandestine church in the attic, which was used by the Roman Catholics who were not allowed to worship publicly after 1578. « less
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Orange County, CA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

an interesting glimpse into the protestant-catholic conflict in Holland. This museum was good both for the church aspect, but also for seeing the insides of very old amsterdam residences More

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simontod2000
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Very unique church in the attic of a canal house right in the heart of the Red Light District. Lots of construction work in the museum limited access to some areas but it was still neat to learn why a catholic church like this was needed and built to avoid persecution. More

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London, UK
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Brave the red light area to see this gem. Amazing history. Pity it's being restored and we didn't get to see it in all it's glory. Children found it interesting and no major queues. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

My partner and I went to Amsterdam for our anniversary. A friend of ours recommended few places and Church in the Attic was one of them. Not only the actual church makes a great impression but also the building which have been kept in its original state (rooms etc). Great place when discovering more of Amsterdam, not your 'usual' places.... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

The old building (17th century?) does not differ from it's neighbors in the world heritage downtown Amsterdam area. But once you enter the building, you'll almost spontaneously start to praise the lord who has made his home in the attic. The old catholics who where not allowed to practice their religion anymore a hundred years ago went out of their... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This museum really gives a view of a family house living here in the16th century. On the highest floors there is a 'hidden catholic Church' whencatholics were not allowed to practice their religion openly when the protestants took over the city in the 16th century More

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edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We went here to visit today and I'm glad I did. Its under renovation just now but was still amazing, if I ever come back to Amsterdan I will come back to see it finished in 2013.The church is lovely and its hard to believe that they managed to build it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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This building, a clandestine church for Catholics built in the 17th C when public Catholic worship was not legal, is all the more remarkable for being decorated in the florid Baroque style. I visited this place first in 2001, and then in December 2011 when it was coming towards the end of a multi-year restoration project. I actually found looking... More

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manassas virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We visited in 1970. Now it's under renovation, so I would suggest you hold off for a few years. More

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Illinois City, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

The Amstelkring Museum or Our Lord in the Attic Chapel affords not only insight into the creative efforts of Catholics to continue their clendestine worship during the Protestant Reformation, but it is also a visit to a typical Dutch house of its day. Hard to believe that this miniature church is tucked away in the upper floor of a private... More

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