Sightseeing + Tours
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| Westerkerk Prinsengracht 281, Amsterdam, 1016 GW |  |
The tour to the tower involves about 15 minutes of climbing incredibly small and narrow staircases (with some more like ladders), stopping on certain levels to see the bell-ringing equipment and the bells themselves. Thi... more
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| Rembrandtplein Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam, 1017 | |
Rembrandtsplein (Rembrandt's Plaza) is truly one of my favourite places to be in Amsterdam. This large square is full of cafes and bars. In 1876 the statue of Rembrandt was put in the center of the square, giving the nam... more
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| Zuiderkerk Zuiderkerkhof 72, Amsterdam, 1011 WB | |
This was Amsterdam’s first protestant church, built by Hendrick de Keyser in 1603-1611. The church no longer functions as such & it now houses the Municipal Centre for Physical Panning & Public Housing. What is special i... more
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| Java Island Java Island, Amsterdam, 1019 | |
Java Island is an architectural gem, right in the middle of the IJ harbor. The island is connected to the mainland with a bridge only. On narrow Java Island many houses have been built in the past few years, designed by ... more
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| Magere Brug Kerkstraat/Nieuwe Kerkstraat, Amsterdam, 1018 EM | |
The Skinny bridge or Magere brug is one of the most beautiful bridges in the city. Locals say that the bridge was named after the Mager Sisters (mager is Dutch for skinny). These two well-to-do sisters lived on opposite ... more
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| Koninklijk Paleis Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, Amsterdam, 1012 RJ | |
The entire building was constructed of white stone, though the weathering of the centuries has left none of it visible. On 20 July 1655, the burgomasters and the magistrates opened the first section. The Royal Palace is ... more
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| Canal Bike Weteringschans 26-1 hg, Amsterdam, 1017 SG |  |
By canal bike! As a child, at age six or so, I once made a trip by canal boat through Amsterdam ; but now, at age 43, I've finally made my first trip by canal bike- from Rijksmuseum to Westertoren! Of course it's more fu... more
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| Hollandsche Schouwburg Plantage Middenlaan 24, Amsterdam, 1018 | |
The Schouwburg was very cramped. The Jewish prisoners were packed together in the large performance hall, and on the stairs and on the balconies. This is why children up to the age of 13 were taken to a day care centre a... more
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| Joods Historisch Museum Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, 1011 PL | |
The Jewish Historical Museum opened in 1932 at the Weigh House in Nieuwmarkt. In 1987 the museum moved to the synagogue complex on Nieuwe Amstelstraat, near Waterlooplein. This comprises two large and two smaller synagog... more
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| Amstelkring Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40, Amsterdam, 1012 GE | |
This is one of several clandestine “secret” churches established after the Calvanist coup or the so-called Alteration in 1578. The Calvanists were a fanatical Protestant movement who roamed from city to city under the ni... more
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