Church of St. Nicholas

The Church of St. Nicholas is one of the main temples of Amsterdam, located in the city center. Officially, the Catholic Church is called the Church of St. Nicholas within the walls, as it is located in the center of the ancient fortress walls. This area of the city is an ancient part of the capital.

The church building was erected in 1885-1887. The author of the project was the architect Blais and designed the church in the Baroque and Renaissance style. Externally, the church building is a massive structure with three towers. Between them is a window in the form of a rose, where there are images of Christ and the four Evangelists.

The church is dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of travelers and sailors. The sculpture of St. Nicholas is placed in a niche on the pediment of the church. The author of the sculpture, made in 1886, is Bart van Hove.