- She mentions the chimes of Westerkerk in her diary entry of 11 July 1942. Westerkerk is a relatively young church as it was built between 1620 and 1631.
- The most prominent highlight of Westerkerk is its 85-metre-high bell tower, which features a massive 7,000-kilogram bell that chimes every hour.
- Amsterdam’s 17th-century Westerkerk (Western Church) is as known for its architecture, including a spire that measures some 280 feet (85 meters), as it is for its...
- Before noise pollution, it was said that if you could hear the bells of Westerkerk, built in 1631 by Hendrick de Keyser, you were in the Jordaan.
- Constructed between 1620 and 1631, Westerkerk’s mayor highlight is its 85-meter bell tower, housing an hour striking bell that weighs over 7,000 kg.
- Het officiële YouTube kanaal van de Westerkerk in Amsterdam...
- The Westerkerk is one of the most noticeable buildings in Amsterdam, due to the distinction of having the tallest tower in the city.
- The bell tower of the Westerkerk is famously topped by the blue imperial crown that Habsburg emperor Maximilian I bestowed on the city for its coat of…
- With its incredible architecture and design, Westerkerk stands out as one of the most celebrated monuments in the city.
- Its design features a central nave, side aisles, and a rectangular floor plan. Tower: The Westerkerk's tower is the highest in Amsterdam, standing at 85 meters tall.