The Westerchurch by Amsterdamwest

The church was meant for the ('better or privileged citizens') of the canal belt. However, in a later era the 'De Wester' became a symbol for the very poor neighborhood 'De Jordaan'. A song by Louis Davids (sung by Willy Alberti) was played on many funerals. A free translation of its text: Oh beautiful West side tower High in that blue sky To you I owe my singing My smile, my last sigh You know our darkest secrets Our suffering, our sorrow and much more You but only chime your carillon And in silence you look down on us. When you turn your back to the entrance of the church (the one at the tower) take a right and follow down the Prinsengracht. You will now pass the house of Anne Frank. Take the first bridge on your left (“Leliesluis”) and immediately turn right. After the bridge turn left on to the Egelantiersgracht and turn right in to the 1e Egelantiersdwarsstraat.