Church of Our Lady

Church of Our Lady is a neo-gothic structure on Keizersgracht featuring two prominent towers and expansive windows that flood the interior with light. The main nave is flanked by side aisles, creating a spacious and vertically oriented worship space.

The building was established in 1854 by the Redemptorist Fathers with architect Theo Molkenboer designing it in neo-gothic style. In 1985 its religious use shifted when it began also serving the Syriac Orthodox community.

The church serves as a meeting place for diverse faith communities where people from different backgrounds gather to worship together. Visitors can observe worshippers in both traditional and contemporary dress using the space for personal prayer.

The church sits near Damsquare and is easily reached thanks to the canal location and good public connections. The entrance and interior spaces provide access for visitors with various mobility levels, especially to reach the prayer areas.

What sets this place apart is that two major religious communities share and use it in distinctly different ways, visible in the varying decorations and symbols throughout. This shared use is rare in European churches and shows how a historic building takes on new life.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1854

Architects: Theo Molkenboer

Address: Keizersgracht 220

Website: http://moedergodskerk.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.37278,4.88444

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59