The historic Vondelkerk in Amsterdam burned to the ground last night.
— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) January 1, 2026
We’re being kept in the dark as to who did this, of course, but I think we all recognize an act of war when we see one.
Fighting back to save our civilization should be our #1 New Year’s resolution. pic.twitter.com/TT6kHPaSc8
Vondelkerk was built in 1872, & designed by Pierre Cuypers, whose legacy also includes Amsterdam Central Station & Rijksmuseum. Named after 17th-century poet Joost van den Vondel, the neo-Gothic cross-basilica was originally known as the “Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus” pic.twitter.com/gjpbjDjihv
— Bhuvanesh Sharma (@bhuvanhere) January 1, 2026