Vondelkerk

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Vondelkerk, a Gothic Revival church on Vondelstraat in Amsterdam-West, was designed by architect Pierre Cuypers and completed in 1880. Originally built as the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Roman Catholic parish, it functioned in that capacity until its deconsecration in 1977. A fire in November 1904 destroyed the original tower, which was subsequently rebuilt to a design by Joseph Cuypers, Pierre's son. Following deconsecration, the building's central nave was repurposed for concerts while surrounding spaces were converted to offices, establishing its role as an event venue. The structure holds Rijksmonument heritage status.