Oude Kerk

The day before we left, we decided to visit the Oude Kerk (Old Church), the oldest building in Amsterdam, built in the 1300s. I loved the book Pillars of the Earth about cathedrals built around that era, so that was the draw for me. It was not the same, but the architecture and history were interesting. It is now to be found in the middle of the red light district. The floor seems to consist of flat grave stones or markers. One is marked Saskia. She was the beloved wife of Rembrandt van Rijn who memorialized her in many drawings and paintings.
For some photos.