What you'll hear inside New Church:

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  Tomb of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter

  One of the Nieuwe Kerk's most remarkable funerary monuments, set in the chancel and dedicated to the great Dutch naval hero who died in action against the French at Messina, Sicily, in 1676.

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  Great Pipe Organ

  One of two pipe organs in the Nieuwe Kerk, housed on the west wall behind an ornately decorated case.

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  Main Nave

  The Nieuwe Kerk's central vaulted nave, with stone ribbed vaulting and large stained-glass windows, currently hosts temporary exhibitions including the annual World Press Photo show, held here from…

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  Altar

  The altar of the Nieuwe Kerk stands as one of the most remarkable features within the church interior, distinguished by its intricate carved detailing and exceptional artistic character.

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  Stained Glass Windows

  The stained glass windows of the Nieuwe Kerk are magnificent expanses of coloured glass that cast chromatic light across the interior of the nave, establishing a solemn and distinctive atmosphere.

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  Funerary Monuments

  Among the finest collections of funerary monuments in the Netherlands, the Nieuwe Kerk is the resting place of important naval heroes and cultural figures, with the tomb of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter…