St Adelbert Abbey, Egmond
Egmond-Binnen, North Holland, Netherlands Christianity
A historic Benedictine abbey at Egmond-Binnen, associated with Saint Adelbert, his relics and the Adelbertusput pilgrimage tradition.
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Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple
Zeedijk, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Buddhism
A major Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple in Amsterdam’s historic centre, serving worship, meditation, Dharma teaching and Buddhist-cultural activity.
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Christianity
Amsterdam’s oldest building, a medieval church with continuing Protestant worship and exceptional urban, religious and funerary heritage.
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Judaism
A globally significant 17th-century Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam that remains an active house of prayer.
St Bavo Cathedral, Haarlem
Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands Christianity
The cathedral basilica of Haarlem, a monumental Catholic complex designed by Joseph Cuypers and built between 1895 and 1930.
Co-Cathedral Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Amsterdam
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Christianity
Amsterdam’s co-cathedral basilica, dedicated to Saint Nicholas and serving as a major Catholic landmark in the historic city centre.
Shrine of Our Lady of Need, Heiloo
Heiloo, North Holland, Netherlands Christianity
A major Dutch Marian pilgrimage shrine at Heiloo with a documented late-medieval history and the Runxput devotional spring.