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A true Brutalist surprise hidden by a modest brick facade. Walking past, you would never expect the interior to be this spectacular with grey walls and exposed concrete surfaces.
The “most beautiful bookstore in the world” (according to The Guardian). Built into an old Dominican church. Zoom into the paintings between the vaults!
Started in times when Roman architecture was still in swing this 11th/12th century church in Maastricht is one of the oldest surviving buildings in The Netherlands. The interior is known for its special atmosphere and extreme darkness.
The “Jeruzalem Church” is a great example of the style of the Amsterdam School. The church forms a harmonious unity with the environment in which it is built, not just in style, but also because it’s directly connected to the adjoining housing block.
A true “hidden gem”, easily ignored church by Cuypers, who got more fame by designing the Amsterdam Central Station and Rijksmuseum. Unassuming on the outside, but pleasant and clever designed, making the most of the unusual small plot on the narrow Amsterdam alleys.
The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is Amsterdam’s oldest building. It was founded circa 1213 and consecrated in 1306. It stands in De Wallen, now Amsterdam’s main red-light district.