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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amsterdam East
Historic Sites • Neighbourhoods
Centrum
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Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Centrum
Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
Jordaan
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Jordaan
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Centrum
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Amsterdam West
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amsterdam South
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Jordaan
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amsterdam East
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Jordaan
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Jordaan
City Tours • Historic Sites
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- Becky HHastings, UK336 contributionsReally interesting place to walk around with a fascinating history and a lovely church. It is a really lovely place to spend half an hour and find out more about Amsterdam's history.Written 26 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Belle-NoelCroydon, UK1,954 contributionsThis part of Amsterdam has an abundance of East Asian restaurants with all kinds of budgets catered for.
I think London’s China Town is more impressive but that could be due to the space.Written 18 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kim KStockholm, Sweden20 contributionsIf you want to experience something genuine that has meaning plus perspective on what is happening today matched history - this is the tour.
We were five friends on a really rainy cold Saturday that did the tour despite the terrible weather - it was the best we did in a long time - Alex is an excellent guide with knowledge, an opinion an humor.
We discussed how critical thinking is so important for a democracy - and what i happening around us today is interesting in a scary way - at the same time knowing what happened during the ww2-occupation.
Please experience this - you can do the pubs or whatever later.Written 11 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - phat_dawg_21Alpharetta, GA16,947 contributionsWe enjoyed this neighborhood in Amsterdam. It seemed older and denser than places like The Jordaan, with more energy. There is a small Square with lots of cafes if you want to take a rest. Lots of shops too.
You will find several Points of interest within a few blocks including a church.Written 6 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - reachtanjaPinellas Park, FL12 contributionsMUST SEE if you’re nearby anyway. We had time to kill before the Ann Frank House, and so glad we found this little gem. Beautiful glimpse into a courtyard of Amsterdam, gives a completely different view and understanding of how houses in Amsterdam are configured and how people live. So glad we saw this!Written 5 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jurgen BBrussels, Belgium2,870 contributionsIt's a tranquile green spot in the city, surrounded by nice (but inside cramped) houses but that's all there is to itWritten 27 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Climb14ersColorado Springs, CO1,660 contributionsWe walked through this park on our way to the Homeland Brewery. Off the main road which was nice. Nice views of the canalWritten 20 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MrsPiketRotterdam, The Netherlands3,907 contributionsThe Amstelkerk is a pinewood church located on the Amstelveld Square and built in 1668 as a makeshift church. The church has a square floor plan of 100 by 100 feet. During the French occupation, Napoléons Armée used the building to keep cavalry horses. In 1840, the square-shaped interior was updated and an organ was added. Until 1985 the Reformed Church used the church. To date the Christian Reformed Church has church services on Sunday. The Amstelkerk is also used for concerts, cultural activities and receptions. In the basement on the south side you find a restaurant.
We came for a concert by ‘Camerata RCO’ by members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. A clarinettrio by Beethoven and by Brahms and a clarinet quartet by the unknown composer Walter Rabl. The concert was almost sold out. The majority of the audience is plus 60. The concert was very good. The Amsterdam’ audience left a pleasant impression.Written 16 April 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,927 contributionsDe Drie Hendricken is actually three houses next to each other, was built in 17th-century in Renaissance style with stepped gable. It is one of the most strikking houses on Bloemgracht. The gable stones above the ground floor depict a city dweller, a farmer and a seafarer. The name refers to the name of the architect, Hendrick Roelofsz, in 1642. You can't go inside, it can only be seen from the outside.Written 28 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,927 contributionsEgelantiersgracht is one of canals in Amsterdam and it's located in the Jordan ( an old Amsterdam area). It is not special except most of the canal houses are in the list of National monument. It's nice to walk around but no need to be in your 'must visit' list. Well there's a lot of rosses by the doors at this moment and a poster that everybody need to know at this periode of isolation "Het Wordt Weer Beter" ( It Gets Better Again). Stay positieve, folks!Written 28 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- phat_dawg_21Alpharetta, GA16,947 contributionsThis is an attractive building that can be seen from in front of the Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder. It sits on a picturesque corner of the canal and is popular with artists and photographers.Written 6 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ClogsPoland3,034 contributionsIn old times women who transgressed local mores, or broke the law, were placed in sewing houses, actually jail houses, where they were forced to spin wool, sow and mend, thereby paying for their reeducation.Written 3 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,927 contributionsUsually when you visit a Hofje, you will see a green courtyard with trees or plants surrounded by houses but this small and narrow hofje is different. It is a neat small brick flooring hofje, very clean with some plants-flowers on the wall or in the pots outside the houses. It's nice thoughWritten 9 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,927 contributions'Hofje' (courtyard) in Amsterdam is usually located hidden between the houses but this 'Hofje' is more open. You can see it from outside. It is very clean and proper. The two interesting things to see are the old lantern and a small bel under a shelterWritten 9 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,927 contributionsNot all "Hofjes" in Amsterdam is open for the public. This is one of them. It is a nice building to see from outside. Why should it be in the tripadvisor if you can't visit it?Written 25 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
