Nicholas and Nicholas. Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In the upper left of this photo you can just see the spire of the Oude Kerk, the oldest building of Amsterdam. It was founded around 1215 and in 1306 consecrated with St Nicholas as its patron saint. In 1578 it came into protestant hands as a result of the so-called Alteration and was henceforth known as the Old Church. Between 1884-1887 a 'new' Roman Catholic church - now a basilica - was built more or less at the bottom of the canal; you can see it central in the distance. Its patron again is St Nicholas.
Nicholas and Nicholas. Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In the upper left of this photo you can just see the spire of the Oude Kerk, the oldest building of Amsterdam. It was founded around 1215 and in 1306 consecrated with St Nicholas as its patron saint. In 1578 it came into protestant hands as a result of the so-called Alteration and was henceforth known as the Old Church. Between 1884-1887 a 'new' Roman Catholic church - now a basilica - was built more or less at the bottom of the canal; you can see it central in the distance. Its patron again is St Nicholas.