The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is the oldest building in Amsterdam dating back to 1213. The church was dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and prostitutes It no longer serves as a church and became a centre for comtemporary art in 2016.
Belle is a memorial to the sex workers of Amsterdam
A bronze plate of a hand caressing a breast
It is also a memorial to the city's sex workers
The original painting on the ceiling resurfaced after the restoration
One of the best preserved historic organs
A man pooing coins (right)
The entire floor of the church consists of graves because the church was built on a cemetery
The church lies in the heart of Amsterdam's red light district. As night falls, the surrounding area of the church will begin their business as usual.
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