Church of St Nicholas, Catholic minor basilica near Central Station, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Saint Nicholas Church showcases neo-Renaissance architecture with black marble columns and a central dome dominating the Amsterdam skyline near the harbor.
Completed in 1887 by architect Adrianus Bleijs, this church represents the Catholic emancipation period in Amsterdam during the late nineteenth century.
The Wilhelm Sauer organ from 1889, featuring 40 registers, provides regular classical music concerts within the basilica's reverberant acoustic environment.
Visitors can enter the church without admission fees from Sunday to Monday between 12:00 and 15:00, Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00 and 16:00.
The church honors Saint Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, reflecting Amsterdam's maritime heritage through its strategic location near the former harbor.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: February 7, 1887
Architects: Adrianus Bleijs
Architectural style: baroque revival
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: http://www.nicolaas-parochie.nl/
Address: 74-77 Prins Hendrikkade 76 1012AE Amsterdam
Opening Hours: Sunday-Monday 12:00-15:00; Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-16:00
Phone: +31203307812
Website: http://nicolaas-parochie.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.37653,4.90111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
Amsterdam combines art, history, and culture. The city features notable museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, historical buildings such as the Anne Frank House, and a network of 17th-century canals. Public spaces like Dam Square and Vondelpark provide urban gathering points.
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