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Basiliek van de Heilige Nicolaas

Location Amsterdam Noord-Holland The Netherlands

Typology: church / chapel

Architect: A.C. Bleijs

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The Basilica of Saint Nicholas in #Amsterdam is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral opposite Central Station. Designed by architect Adrianus Bleijs, it was built 1884-1887 in a mix of neo-baroque and neo-renaissance styles. Its cruciform plan features a prominent 58m dome, two facade towers, and a large rose window with Christ bas-relief.

Basiliek van de Heilige Nicolaas