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Have you ever dreamt with your eyes wide open? Now you can, thanks to Genesis. After a successful stint in Berlin, Liverpool and Munich, the event of the year has finally made its way to Amsterdam and will be held at The Oosterkerk.
Prepare to be captivated by a 30-minute show that immerses you in the story of creation through dazzling visual and audio spectacles. You will be amazed by the fantastic animations and fully immersed in a lesser-known architectural masterpiece.
The Oosterkerk dates back to 1671. The Eastern Islands were then the bustling heart of Amsterdam's shipbuilding and maritime trade with the yards and warehouses of the Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie on Oostenburg and the shipyard of the Admiralty on Kattenburg. The church was used for Reformed worship until the building had to be closed in the 1960s due to dilapidation.
After years of vacancy, the building was saved from imminent demolition at the insistence of local residents and largely restored to its historic condition.
Because of its symmetrical shape, this historic church features a large center space. The tall windows all around provide a surprising amount of light. The interior is beautiful and understated; the bluestone floor is heated in winter.