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Agnietenkapel (Universiteitsmuseum)
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 231, Amsterdam, NetherlandsTel: +31 20 525 33 39 • Web: Visit this site »
The Agnietenkapel (the Chapel of Holy Agnes) is the only medieval chapel in good condition in Amsterdam. It was built in 1397 and rebuilt after a fire in 1470. From the foundation of the Athenaeum Illustre - precursor of the University of Amsterdam - by Vossius and Barlaeus in 1632 the Agnietenkapel was the centre of scientific activities. It is now the University's history museum. Portraits of scholars and other famous men are located in the oldest lecture hall in their original settings. The series of portraits was a gift from the local merchant collector Gerardus van Papenbroeck in 1743.
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Jul 22, 2008 by
Janus from Heemstede
Overall Rating: 10
- Scenery.
- Restricted accessibility due to frequent academic usage.
“This chapel is a recently renovated historical building, in use by the university for ceremonies such as graduations, conferences and promotions. It affords the visitor a very interesting view on Dutch church and academic history. During the recent architectural renovation the scenery of the beginnings has been lovingly restored, emphasizing the interaction between burgher, state and city, or conviction, religion and science, while accommodating the academic ceremonies of today. Do not forget to climb the staircase to the attic where students once were reading the books-on-chains.”
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