Mozes und Aäronkerk (Moses and Aaron Church)

Mozes und Aäronkerk (Moses and Aaron Church) Review

Landmarking the eastern corner of the Waterlooplein flea market, this structure once had a warehouse facade to disguise its function as a clandestine Catholic church. If this rarely used church could speak, it would name-drop the great philosopher Spinoza (it was built on the location of his birth house) and Liszt (it hosted a recital of his that he considered his all-time best). Originally built in 1649, it was rebuilt in 1841 by architect T. Suys the Elder, then refurbished in 1900. The name of the church refers to the figures adorning two gable stones of the original edifice, now to be seen in the rear wall. Today it functions as an adult education center.