You probably think Sloterdijk’s industrial area is nothing more than a collection of corporations, highways and railways. Think again! In the midst of fast-paced connectivity lies a historical National Monument, untouched for almost 400 years. The Petrus Church, which survived a huge reconstruction in the sixties, serves as one of Amsterdam’s best kept secrets and a unique wedding location. A lucky girl from Heerhugowaard, called Meike, exchanged her wedding vows in this charming church on giant, wooden stilts. You are probably thinking, why? Well, the Petrus Church stood strong during the great floods of 1675. The Church therefore became the symbol of life below sea-level. Meike was paying homage to everyone who suffered from the many complications and risks of living 3 meters below sea-level. Discovering the Petrus Church means discovering the essence of living in the Netherlands.
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