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Heritage of the Week | The Vondelkerk: from smoke to restoration

Heritage of the Week | The Vondelkerk: from smoke to restoration

Following a fire at the Vondelkerk on New Year's Eve, the public is invited to view the progress of the building's restoration during Open Monumentendag Amsterdam 2026. This event highlights the ongoing preservation efforts for the historic church.

Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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