Our Lord in the Attic Museum, Catholic house church in Amsterdam Canal District, Netherlands.
Notre Seigneur du Grenier is a hidden Catholic chapel in an Amsterdam canal house spanning five floors with residential quarters below. The church occupies the upper levels and features a complete altar area with paintings, religious silver, and period furnishings that show how it functioned as a place of worship.
A merchant transformed the top floors into a secret chapel in 1663 when Catholics in Amsterdam were prohibited from public worship. This hidden church remained a sanctuary for Catholic faith for centuries under Protestant rule.
The hidden church on the upper floors served as a safe space where Catholics could worship privately during Protestant rule in Amsterdam. Visitors can see how people adapted their religious life within the confined spaces of a residential house, away from public view.
Plan to climb several narrow staircases to reach all levels, so comfortable shoes and steady legs are useful. The house maintains its original layout with low ceilings and tight corridors, so allow time to move slowly and take in the details.
Two original kitchens with preserved Delft tiles offer a rare look at daily life in the 17th century. These residential spaces reveal personal details about furnishings and cooking equipment that are seldom visible in other museum collections.
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