{"id":78406,"date":"2025-10-20T00:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T22:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/?p=78406"},"modified":"2026-05-02T10:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:50:34","slug":"the-new-church-exhibitions-dam-world-press-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/cultuur\/de-nieuwe-kerk-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Church: 15th century historic church on Dam Square"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Church was originally built as a parish church to meet the needs of a growing population. Located next to the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the church is best known for its 15th-century Gothic architecture. Although no longer used as a church in the traditional sense, the building does play an important role in the city's cultural atmosphere.<\/h2>\n

Since 1979, the church has been owned by the National Foundation The New Church. This foundation was established to preserve and manage the building, primarily as an exhibition space and a venue for national meetings and events. The church is funded without government support, which contributes to the independent nature of its cultural program.<\/p>\n

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The space inside the church is regularly used for major exhibitions, including the annual World Press Photo exhibition. And the \"Discover The New Church\" exhibition that gives visitors insight into the history and significance of the building.<\/p>\n

The historic atmosphere, combined with contemporary art and photography, creates a unique experience. Ongoing restorations ensure that the church remains in good condition while providing a platform for current cultural expressions. Thus, The New Church remains an important part of cultural life in the city center.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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