The Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Amsterdam, as seen from the river IJ. The basilica is the city’s primary Roman Catholic church. It is located across from Central Station, part of which is seen on the right.
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of both the church and the city of Amsterdam.
You can attend mass, and from Monday through Saturday the church is open between 12:00 and 15:00 (3 p.m.) for sightseeing.
Note: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. there is an English mass. No sightseeing during church services.