India, Jan. 1 -- A huge fire on New Year gutted a 19th century church in Amsterdam even as Netherlands faced an "unprecedented" violence on Wednesday.

The Vondelkerk, overlooking the largest park in Amsterdam, was one of the popular tourist destination since it was built in 1872.

The blaze broke out in the early hours on Thursday and the cause of the fire is not yet known, according to AFP.

The 50-metre high tower of the historic church collapsed, while the roof was badly damaged. However, authorities said that the structure was expected to remain intact.

Videos circulating on the internet showed the spire of the 19th century church engulfed in inferno even as burnt debris of the structure could be seen falling off.

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