The Eastern Church
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The Eastern Church - an old Protestant church in the Dutch capital Amsterdam. Curiously, the most famous and ancient churches of Amsterdam is not known by the names of saints, in whose honor they were sanctified, but by the time of construction (Old and New Church) or their location - Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Church.

From these historical churches of East - the newest, it was built in the late XVII century (1669-1671 gg.) And once built as a Protestant, as opposed to, for example, from the North or South, which were originally Roman Catholic.

In terms of the church is a Greek cross, the corners between the beams are located Outbuildings. The roof is topped with a small tower with a clock, bell beats every half hour. On the side of the channel is the main entrance with a balustrade. The interior of the church, as in most Protestant churches is characterized by simplicity and austerity, as well as an abundance of light. In winter, heated church. The organ was installed in the church in 1871. In the church are buried many famous people, including the church architect Adrian Dortsman.

In 1962, the church no longer used for worship and gradually dilapidated and collapsed. Reconstruction was carried out in the 1980s. Now the church is mainly used for concerts, including the organ. In particular, there are performances of young talents. The auditorium seats 150 people.

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