Amsterdam, Netherlands
Church of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam

A stunning building on its own, this church is showered in the most gorgeous colours.

Built over 100 years ago, this church has gained full recognition as a basilica after more than a century. Fashioned with Baroque and Renaissance styles, the church features an interesting architectural design. Two towers flanking the beauty reveal a rose window, snugly located between them.


The window reveals a far greater beauty – a bas relief (or sculpture) depicting Christ and the four Evangelists. Right above that is none other than Saint Nicholas, looking over the town. As you venture into the basilica, it reveals the classic three-aisled layout, depicting a cross. This is achieved by the nave (centre aisle), two aisles and a transept (transverse part of church), all contributing to the classical cross shape many basilicas now proudly own. Aside from that, the interior is beautifully and intricately adorned with stunning stained-glass windows. As the rays of the morning and midday sun flood in, this lights up the church beautifully, flooding the church with multi-colours. Don’t forget to look up and around you! Every inch is covered with stunning paintings, with some soaring all the way up to the ceiling. Do look out for an especially stunning one – the 14 “Stations of the Cross”! Before you go, you must look straight up before you cross the intersection between the nave and transept. An absolutely gorgeous dome is sure to astound you. Reminiscent of a multi-coloured mandala, there is something absolutely stunning about the dome, one that you can’t take your eyes away from.


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Tips Before You Go
Do wait till the sun sets as the church stands out against Amsterdam’s skyline, bathing the church in a warm glow of orange and fiery red, this is a view you’ll never forget.
Situated against a back drop of busy roads, the church emanates a peace like no other.
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Prins Hendrikkade 73, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands