Posthoornkerk

Nestled in the heart of the city, along the bustling Haarlemmerstraat, stands one of Amsterdam's most significant surviving 19th-century churches. The neogothic Posthoornkerk, adorned with three slender towers, is a captivating landmark in the city center.

This marks the inaugural church in Amsterdam designed by architect P.J.H. Cuypers, renowned for crafting the nearby Central Station, as well as the Rijksmuseum and the Vondelkerk. Constructed as a cross basilica with a three-aisled nave and a cloverleaf-shaped choir section, the church, a feat on a compact construction site, features two galleries stacked above each other. Commencing in September 1860, the construction spanned three years, with the towers added in 1889.

Facing the threat of demolition, the church was spared in 1986 thanks to a plan by the Posthoornkerk Foundation. In 1989, this vibrant church underwent restoration and, in 2007, was equipped with state-of-the-art amenities such as central heating, sanitation, and catering facilities. Currently utilized as office space and a venue for lectures, receptions, conferences, and dinners, the heated nave can be partitioned into two spaces, making it ideal for conferences.

Moreover, the venue is well-suited for theatrical performances, cultural presentations, and concerts, boasting the presence of a grand piano.