Westerkerk

The church has the highest tower in Amsterdam, measuring 85 meters high and the widest nave of all Protestant churches in the Netherlands. It is also one of the most monumental Protestant churches in the world. Every week after Sunday services, there are organ concerts with music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The church was built in 1620-1631 on the banks of the Prinsengracht canal. It was designed by architect Hendrick de Keyser. The church bells were cast by the Hemona brothers. The church organs were decorated by the painter Gerard de Lairesse.

On October 8, 1669, the esteemed Dutch painter Rembrandt was buried in the church, but the exact location of his grave is unknown. Other painters were also buried in the church: Nicolaes Berchem, Gillis d'Hondecoeter, Melchior d'Hondecoeter and Govert Flinck.
In front of the church there is a statue of Anne Frank and a plaque commemorating her death.