H.H. Petrus en Pauluskerk (Papegaai) - details

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De Papegaai (or Jozefkerk) is hidden away in the stylish Kalverstraat shopping street. The church was designed by architect G. Moele in 1848. The Papegaai (parrot) was a code name for the secret church located in the houses behind the Kalverstraat during the Reformation. The church has a complete neo-Gothic interior and style. The eponymous parrot is carved out of stone in the tiny neo-Gothic doorway on the Kalverstraat side.

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  • Nearest station: Dam
  • Neighbourhood: Dam Square

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  • Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
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