Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam

Name: Basilica of St. Nicholas
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 73, Amsterdam, 1012 AD, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 624 8749

#74 among attractions in Amsterdam

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is located in the Old Centre district of Amsterdam, Netherlands, very close to Amsterdam's main railway station. It is the city's primary Roman Catholic church. ()

Local name: Basiliek van de Heilige Nicolaas Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 52°22'35"N, 4°54'4"E

Address

Prins Hendrikkade 73Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam 1012 AD Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 624 8749

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Day trips

Basilica of St. Nicholas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~860 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Erotic museum
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Canal
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basilica of St. Nicholas open?

Basilica of St. Nicholas is open:

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of St. Nicholas?

Nearby attractions include Schreierstoren, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Leger des Heilsmuseum, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Oudezijds Kolk, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of St. Nicholas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of St. Nicholas:

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N86, N91, N93, N94 (6 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 248, 43, 48 (5 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 2, 24, 26, 4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (10 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (5 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (6 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (12 min walk)