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Nicastro Cathedral was built in the Byzantine period in an unknown place. In 1100, Countess Eremburga, niece of Robert Guiscard, built a new cathedral dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, majestic and in Romanesque style. This building collapsed in the earthquake of 1638, and in 1640 Bishop Giovan Tommaso Perrone began building a new cathedral on the present site. At the end of the 19th century, the 17th-century facade completely lost its architectural character, and the facade was modified again in 1925, resuming its current design. In 1935, the maiolica-covered dome was raised and in the middle of the 20th century, the present staircase was built.

The Nicholas Church of Koarnjum was built in 1873, replacing a dilapidated early medieval church. In the choir of the church are three signs with the ten commandments, the creed and Our Father, all from the previous church. The tomb of the young philosopher David van Goorle (1591-1612) is found in the aisle.

The Nicolaaskerk in Schalsum is particularly special because of the color scheme in the interior. The color scheme of soft pink and soft yellow surprises many visitors. The church is a landmark in Schalsum.

The Nicolaaskerk in Swichum was originally dedicated to Nicholas of Myra. The church stands on a mound that was largely excavated at the beginning of the twentieth century. It has beautiful round windows, a piscina, a hagioscope and a hidden gate.

Reformed Church. Late Gothic church with narrower three-sided closed choir and a wooden tower on the west facade. Extensively restored in 1657-'58 after fire in the Eighty Years' War. Gravestone floor. Pulpit, 1658. Baptismal fence and benches, 17th century. Two copper lecterns (17th century and 1792), two copper baptismal arches, 18th century. Organ with main work and upper work, built in 1838 by J. Batz and Co. for the Mennonite Church Oostzijde in Zaandam. Restored in 1968 and placed in Krommenie. Mennonite pew, 17th century, ship model, 19th century. Bell tower with bell by Rodolphus de Montigny, 1396, diam. 101.7 cm.

Reformed church on walled churchyard. The church consists of a single-aisled nave and a vaulted straight-closed choir, of which the closing wall has three closed windows and niches in the top. In the church pulpit with steps and sounding board, copper hourglass holder and candle holder and coat rack board; baptismal fence, all 18th century. Three covered gentlemen's pews. One pew with a swung rear bulkhead, all other pews with knobs and panelling. Organ balustrade and organ from 1770, made by AA Hinsz. Some 17th and 18th century tombstones.

Reformed church with tower. Four-bay long and five-sided closed Gothic church building covered by net vaults, with a heavy brick tower with a brick spire that is at least a century older; the entrance only on the east side. On the north side of the church entrance portal from 1713. A stone was found in the churchyard with the name of the first minister and the year 1606. Baptismal font, dated 1324. Bell tower with bell by M. Fremy and A. van Bergen en Zonen, H. van Bergen and C. Fremy, 1812, diam. 118.5 cm. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

The brick tower with saddle roof was probably built around 1200, but that is all that remains of the old church. The tower already had a western entrance when it was built. The current church was built in the 15th or 16th century. Noteworthy are the three hagioscopes in the choir, which are located particularly low here. This can have two causes, either they were intended as kneeling hagioscopes or the churchyard has been raised many times over the centuries. Inside you will find a beautiful gravestone, dated 1552, made by the famous stonemason Vincent Lucas. The church is located in a ring of deacon houses.

Reformed Church. Built in 1668, modified in 1816. In the church organ with main work and upper work, made in 1843 by L. van Dam and Sons, and 17th century gravestone. Mechanical tower clock JH Addicks and Son, Amsterdam, first quarter 20th century.

Reformed Church. Still largely Romanesque tuff stone church building with semicircular choir closure. Tower built into new western bay from 1808. Internal pulpit with twisted columns from 1715 with associated rear bulkhead and hood, candle arm, baptismal fence with simple baptismal arch, baptismal font in holder, three benches of three rows with corner balls. Under the floor old tombstones, in the churchyard three 17th century, one 18th century and two early 19th century. Organ made in 1876 by W. Hardorff. Bell tower with the sound of three bells, one by Herman(nus?), 1400, diam. 95 cm., one by G. van Wou and J. ter Steghe, 1530, diam. 120 cm., this bell is cracked, and one modern bell. Mechanical tower clock, first quarter 20th century.