Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

English Reformed Church

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

1. English Reformed Church Marker

Inscription.
This church is believed to have been built in 1392. In 1607 it was given to English-speaking Presbyterians living in Amsterdam. It was enlarged in 1665. An extensive restoration was completed in 1975.

An international Christian community continues to worship here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1392.

Location. 52° 22.154′ N, 4° 53.387′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Begijnhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Begijnhof 32A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 WT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Het Nederlandsch Bijbelgenootschap / The Netherlands Bible Society (a few steps from this marker); a different marker

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also named English Reformed Church (a few steps from this marker); Het Begijnhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerrit van Arkel (1858-1918) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joes Kloppenburg (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Joes Kloppenburg (about 150 meters away); Singelkerk (about 180 meters away); Raspuispoort / “Grating House” Gate (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . English Reformed Church, Amsterdam (Wikipedia). Overview:

The English Reformed Church is one of the oldest buildings in Amsterdam, situated in the Begijnhof, in the centre of the city. It is home to an English-speaking congregation which is affiliated to the Church of Scotland and to the Protestant Church in the Netherlands (formerly Dutch Reformed Church).

(Submitted on August 16, 2026.)

English Reformed Church Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

2. English Reformed Church Marker - wide view

The subject marker is the rightmost of the three visible here.

English Reformed Church and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

3. English Reformed Church and marker

English Reformed Church - entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 25, 2022

4. English Reformed Church - entrance

View of the English Church at the Begijnhof in Amsterdam image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Herman P. Schouten (via Wikimedia Commons), circa 1775

5. View of the English Church at the Begijnhof in Amsterdam

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on August 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on August 16, 2026.