The Zuiderkerk or Janskerk was built between 1603 and 1611. The Renaissance-style design was by the Amsterdam architect Hendrick Cornelisz de Keyser son of a cabinetmaker from Utrecht who had come to Amsterdam around 1591 along with the city engineer Cornelis Bloemaert. The Zuidertoren tower was not completed until 1614 and is 68 metres high. Although the church was built for Protestant worship it was nevertheless given a name, that of St. Jan (see G.D. Bom H.Gzn).
Climbing the tower
During the summer months and by appointment, the Zuidertoren can be visited up to the first circumference. From the tower there is a beautiful view of the former Amsterdam Jewish quarter and Nieuwmarkt quarter. In the tower there is a small exhibition of carillon keyboards and clocks.
Evening photography
This photo is so interesting because of the atmospheric image created by the lights in the canal houses and the reflection in the water of the canal.
Anyone who has ever been to Gouda knows: Gouda is one of the most beautiful historic cities in the Netherlands. With the Sint Janskerk, the old City Hall on the Markt and the historic waterworks it seems like you're walking in the Middle Ages. Gouda is a photogenic city,.. Read more…
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