Medieval Amsterdam: exploration of miracles in a Holy City
Descripción
Decidely off the beaten track and surprising to many, there’s Medieval Amsterdam.
Did you know Amsterdam was a Holy City, because of a true miracle performed in 1345, acknowledged by the Pope as one of only eight (8!) miracles acknowleged in all of Europe in the Middle Ages? As a result, Amsterdam became a very popular pilgrim’s destination, and no less than 21 monasteries sprang up in the city, which were converted into municipal institutions after the Calvinist takeover.
The tour takes you through dark alleyways and along medieval canals, past and through former convents and to the miraculously preserved Holy Host of the original Miracle!
Discover the narrowest alley and a complete, hidden Catholic church during an exploration of the Red Light District, which centers around the Old Church, the oldest building in town.