De Papegaai, Amsterdam

Name: De Papegaai
Address: Kalverstraat 58, Amsterdam, 1012 PG, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 623 1889

#204 among attractions in Amsterdam

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Architecture

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De Papegaai is the lesser of the two parochial churches in the St Nicholas Roman Catholic parish in Amsterdam. The church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It is nicknamed "De Papegaai" because it was originally hidden in a garden behind a regular housefront that belonged to a bird-trader in the days when Catholicism could not be practised publicly. Today there is a narrow, Neo-Gothic facade flanked by statues of St Joseph and a perched parrot. The church is on the busy Kalverstraat just south of Dam Square, and invites people in for quiet, as well as celebrating Sunday Mass in Latin with Gregorian chant. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'16"N, 4°53'30"E

Address

Kalverstraat 58Stadsdeel Centrum (Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde)Amsterdam 1012 PG Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 623 1889

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is De Papegaai open?

De Papegaai is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9:45 am - 1:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to De Papegaai?

Nearby attractions include Kalverstraat, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Heilige Stede, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Amsterdam Dungeon, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to De Papegaai by public transport?

The nearest stations to De Papegaai:

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (2 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (11 min walk)

Tram

Dam • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (5 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (3 min walk)

Bus

Rokin • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91 (3 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (5 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (17 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (20 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (26 min walk)