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  Built between 1884 and 1887 in Neo-Baroque and Neo-Renaissance styles, the Basilica of Saint Nicholas is the main Catholic church in Amsterdam and is an impressive sight both inside and externally. With its nave and two side aisles the basilica contains many beautiful murals and artworks which include numerous statues. READ MORE  Dating back to around 1250, the Oude Kerk is the oldest church in Amsterdam and started out as a wooden chapel; in 1306 it was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors. Around 1570 it grew into a prominent stone church and has over the years undergone numerous renovations and expansions. Containing one of Europe’s largest wooden vaulted ceilings, the Oude Kerk wooden beams were, in the 16th century, adorned with numerous paintings depicting the saints and the coats of arms of both guilds and families. These were painted over, but in the 1950s were reinstated. READ MORE |
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