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De Papegaai (St. Joseph Church)

Name: De Papegaai (St. Joseph Church)
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Seek out De Papegaai, a lesser-known church in Amsterdam's old centre. Step inside for a few quiet minutes among the sacred architecture, away from the crowds.

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Full description

De Papegaai, formally St. Joseph Church, is a small Catholic church in the centre of Amsterdam that many visitors pass without noticing.

Reviewers describe its sacred architecture and a reverent atmosphere, and note that an English-language mass is held on Sundays. It is free to enter during opening hours, making it a short, quiet stop of around fifteen minutes.

For those who want a less crowded church than the larger basilicas nearby, it offers a calm interior and a more local feel.

De Papegaai, formally St. Joseph Church, is a small Catholic church in the centre of Amsterdam that many visitors pass without noticing.

For those who want a less crowded church than the larger basilicas nearby, it offers a calm interior and a more local feel.

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Address

Kalverstraat 58, 1012 PG Amsterdam, Netherlands · Amsterdam-Centrum

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check the opening hours, as visiting is limited to daytime
attend the English-language Sunday mass if you want to see it in use
keep noise down while services are on.

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Reviews

Went here with my fiancé whilst on holiday in Amsterdam. As a Catholic, I was absolutely enthralled by the sacred architecture and reverence for Our Lord in The Eucharist.

David Meide

1/5

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