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The Inauguration Church of the Dutch Royal Family: The Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

April 27, 2016 Moniek Bloks 0

The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam is not as new as the name might suggest. It has been a religious site since the 14th century and has been through quite a bit of remodelling over the years. There are no royal graves here, but it has a huge monument dedicated to Michiel de Ruyter. [read more]

The Prinsenhof and Nieuwe Kerk in Delft

February 2, 2015 Moniek Bloks 0

The city of Delft only became a royal burial place when its traditional site, Breda, was under occupation at the time of William the Silent’s death. He was buried here, in the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in a mausoleum. The Church is currently undergoing some construction. William the Silent’s Mausoleum The other royals are buried [read more]