The Lord in the Attic: Admission Ticket

In the 17th century, the expression of Catholic faith had to take place in the shadows in Amsterdam. Behind the discreet façade of an elegant house bordering the canal, a merchant concealed a spectacular sanctuary beneath the roof. This clandestine church, occupying the three top levels of the building, remains today one of the most fascinating vestiges of the Golden Age. The tour leads from tiled kitchens to state rooms, before arriving under the attic where the baroque altar and wooden galleries bear witness to forbidden fervor. Armed with an audio guide, one traverses these rooms laden with history to understand how spirituality found refuge at the heart of domestic architecture. This place suspended in time offers a striking perspective on the tolerance and resilience of the past.