Basilica of Saint Nicholas — Attraction in Amsterdam

St. Nicholas is a late 19th century basilica situated along Prins Hendrikkade in Central Amsterdam. You can see the building facade from Damrak and Amsterdam Central Station. Opening hours are 11-4pm (Tues-Fri) and 12-3pm (Mon & Sat). On Sundays St. Nicholas is open for mass services.

The church was designed by Dutch architect Adrianus Bleijs and is a blend of Neo-Baroque and Neo-Renaissance architecture. It is a nice exterior facade, two towers and rose window that are worth viewing.

The interior of St. Nicholas has been rather dimly lit during our visits over the years. The nave pillars are decorate. The altar features an image of the Maximillian I crown and attractive stain-glassed windows can be seen in the apse. There are nice murals lining the walls of the two side aisles that are worth seeing as well.

Overall, St. Nicholas is a fairly attractive basilica and a good attraction in Central Amsterdam. Make sure to include visits to nearby De Oude Kerk (pre-reformation Catholic Church) and Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (reformation period secret House Church) if you are interested in Amsterdam's somewhat turbulent religious history in...

Grand church near to Amsterdam central station. Great interior paintings and windows. The main facade is flanked by two towers, with a rose window in between. The centre of this window contains a bas-relief sculpture, depicting Christ and the four Evangelists, made in the Van den Bossche and Crevels workshop in 1886. A sculpture of the patron saint of both the church and the city of Amsterdam is also placed in a niche in the upper section of the gable top. The well-known sculptor Bart van Hove (1850-1914) made the sculpture in 1886. The crossing of the main body of the church is articulated by a large octagonal tower with a baroque style dome and lantern, crowned by a cross. The basis of the floor plan is a classic three-aisled cross-basilica, with a nave, two aisles and a single transept. The choir has a conventional location, at the end of the nave. At the south-east ends of each side aisle, two chapels are located: one devoted to Mary and one to Joseph. It is a few minutes walk away from Amsterdam...

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Heavenly Experience in the Heart of Amsterdam

If you're looking for a moment of pure peace, love, and harmony away from the city's rush — look no further than the Choral Evensong at the Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Nicholas, every Saturday at 5 PM.

Set in the most beautiful church in Amsterdam, this English service is a rare jewel: deeply spiritual, almost entirely sung, and steeped in centuries of tradition. The music — performed by the St. Nicholas Chorale — resonates like the voice of angels beneath the breathtaking vaulted ceilings and the majestic pipe organ.

The atmosphere is serene and sacred. It's a space where silence is golden, reflection comes naturally, and every note invites you to breathe, pray, or simply be.

Whether you're religious or not, this experience touches the soul. Please, if you visit, respect the silence and peace of this holy space. It's not just a concert — it's a sanctuary.

Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike.

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