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Historic Walking Areas in Amsterdam
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Centrum
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Centrum
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Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
Jordaan
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Centrum
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amsterdam South
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Jordaan
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amsterdam East
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Jordaan
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Jordaan
City Tours • Historic Sites
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- Thomas VOakland, CA19,520 contributionsThis is a square and a churchyard surrounded by historic buildings. Nice to see the typical gabled houses that are not lining a canal, so one gets a different perspective. A charming and historic district.Written 5 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PavijeLittle Cumbrae, UK1,192 contributionsEducational and interesting tour.
Tinged with sadness and disbelief.
Well laid out and timed with great guide.
Watched tourist walk by the memorials on the ground without knowing their significance.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - phat_dawg_21Alpharetta, GA17,329 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. - Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,768 contributionsAmsterdam has many "Hofjes" ( is a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around it). Hofje van Brienen is one of them that you can visit it. This place is very neat, beautiful and peaceful. I love the lanterns, they have a royal crown on eachWritten 23 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jurgen BBrussels, Belgium2,903 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, CO1,635 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 Netherlands4,000 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 Netherlands34,768 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 Netherlands34,768 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, GA17,329 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.
- ClogsPoland3,025 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 Netherlands34,768 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 Netherlands34,768 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.
- Solodam JAmsterdam, The Netherlands34,768 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 Netherlands34,768 contributionsA "hofje" is a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around it. They have existed since the Middle Ages. In Amsterdam there is quite a lot of these hofjes. They are now resident houses. Usually you won't recognize it if there is a hofje behind a door. Some of them is open for the public during the day but not on saturday and sunday. Suyckerhofje is one of the hofjes that you can visit it. It is a small one. In the winter there is not so many colour but in the spring or summer usually you will see colourful flowers. So if you walk around in Amsterdam ( in the old part) and you see a door with "Hofje" or "Hoff" don't be hesitated to open the door and you will see what it is inside. Check it at "Hofjes in Amsterdam" and you will see which ones you can visit or notWritten 15 June 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
