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Discover the hidden treasures of Amsterdam with Stephan Sanders in 'The other side of Amsterdam'

21 October 2024

Especially for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, columnist and writer Stephan Sanders has embarked on a journey to uncover the city’s hidden treasures in the new series 'The Other Side of Amsterdam.' The series will air starting Saturday, October 26, at 10:10 PM on KRO-NCRV, NPO 2.

Photographer: KRO-NCRV

Discover the hidden treasures of Amsterdam

In this two-part series, Stephan delves into the other side of Amsterdam. Raised in a Catholic family, he gradually drifted away from the faith over the years. That was until he was once again captivated by Catholic spirituality when, in his fifties, he stepped into Amsterdam’s St. Nicholas Basilica.

What to expect

Stephan visits many key Catholic landmarks, from the Sint-Nicolaas Basilica to the Damrak and Vondelpark. Along the way, he explores hidden prayer spots and meets figures like tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher and former drug pastor Ricus Dullaer. He also engages in conversations with believers. What does it mean to be Catholic today? Even 750 years after the city’s founding, a growing and diverse community continues to thrive in 2024.

On the city’s birthday, October 27 at 10:00 AM, a special Eucharistic celebration will be broadcast by KRO-NCRV on NPO 2. This broadcast marks the start of the 750th anniversary celebrations of Amsterdam.

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