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Amsterdam Picture: South Church - Zuiderkerk

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Amsterdam Picture: Zuiderkerk (South Church) along the Groenburgwal Canal

James Martin
Zuiderkerk, or the South Church, was Amsterdam's first Protestant church. It was built between 1603 and 1614. No longer functioning as a church, the Zuiderkerk houses a permanent exhibit on modern town planning in Amsterdam.

It is rumored that Rembrandt painted "The Night Watch" here, but that's a disputed claim--although Rembrandt lived and worked quite nearby and three of his children are buried in the 17th century church.

From June to September you can climb the church tower on a free guided tour; these leave on the hour, Wednesday through Saturday from 2 to 4pm. Metro: Nieuwmarkt. Tram: 9, 14, or 20 to Waterlooplein.

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