Amsterdam: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Canal
- Specialty museum
- History museum
- Historical place
- Art museum
- Street
- Shopping
- Neighbourhood
- Church
- Concerts and shows
- Baroque architecture
- Theater
- Park
- Nightlife
- Architecture
- Square
- Art gallery
- Bridge
- Concert hall
- Sacred and religious sites
- Hendrick de Keyser
- Monuments and statues
- Outdoor activities
- Music venue
- Library
- Windmill
- Rembrandt
- Event space
- Memorial
- Shopping district
- Cinema
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Convention center
- Science museum
- Music and shows
- Tours
- Market
- Bars and clubs
- Shopping centre
- Arenas and stadiums
- Garden
- Performing arts
- Area
- Marina
- Sailing
- Island
Rembrandt House
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
Anne Frank House
WWII teenage diarist's house museum The Anne Frank House, a poignant museum nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, serves as a testament to the harrowing experiences of Jewish people during World War II. Situated along the Prinsengracht canal, this 17th-century canal house became a sanctuary for Anne Frank...
Oude Kerk
Cultural center in oldest city building Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam's bustling De Wallen district, the Oude Kerk stands as the city's oldest building and its first parish church, now repurposed into a captivating museum. With its origins dating back to around 1213, this historical church has witnessed...
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Ornate Golden Age palace and royal venue The Royal Palace of Amsterdam stands as a grand emblem of the city's rich history and architectural prowess. Originally constructed in the 17th century as the city hall, this majestic building was transformed into a royal palace by King Louis Napoleon in the early 19th...
Concertgebouw
World-famous neoclassical concert hall The Concertgebouw, located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is one of the world's most renowned music venues, celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and rich history. Opened in 1888, this prestigious concert hall has been enchanting audiences for over a...
Portuguese Synagogue
Historic place with an audio guide The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
Nieuwe Kerk
15th-century church and royal connection The Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, stands as an architectural gem and historical beacon in the bustling heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Situated on Dam Square, this 15th-century church is not only a place for worship but also a venue for royal ceremonies and an...
Magere Brug
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night The Magere Brug is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
Begijnhof
1400s women's religious community The Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A group of historic buildings, mostly private dwellings, centre on it. As the name suggests, it was originally a Béguinage. Today it is also the site of two churches, the Catholic Houten Huys and the English Reformed Church.
Museum Willet-Holthuysen
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam famous ring of canals is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Zuiderkerk
Former 1600s church and events venue The Zuiderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The church played an important part in the life of Rembrandt and was the subject of a painting by Claude Monet.
Basilica of St. Nicholas
Historic Catholic church filled with art The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is located in the Old Centre district of Amsterdam, Netherlands, very close to Amsterdam's main railway station. It is the city's primary Roman Catholic church.
Montelbaanstoren
The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans, Amsterdam canal in the Netherlands. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour.
Blauwbrug
Scenic river bridge with monument views The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera.
De Otter
De Otter is a paltrok mill in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. As all Dutch paltrok mills it is a windpowered sawmill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 1198.
De Gooyer
De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high.
Scheepvaarthuis
The Shipping House is a building on the western tip of the Waalseiland near Amsterdam harbour that is one of the top 100 Dutch heritage sites and generally regarded as the first true example of the Amsterdam School, a style characterised by "expressive dynamism, lavish ornamentation and colourful embellishments".
Noorderkerk
Old, cross-shaped Protestant church The Noorderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. A number of other towns in the Netherlands also have a Noorderkerk church, including The Hague, Hoorn and Kampen.
Museum Van Loon
17th-century residence and art collection Museum Van Loon is a museum located in a canalside house alongside the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The museum is named after the family Van Loon that lived in the house from the 19th century.
Westergasfabriek
The Westergasfabriek is a former gasworks in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, now used as a cultural venue.
Hollandsche Schouwburg
Hollandsche Schouwburg is a museum in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Beth Haim
The Beth Haim of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel is the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Netherlands. It was purchased for use as a burying ground by the Jewish community of Amsterdam in 1614 and is located in the village of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, in the countryside near Amsterdam.
De Papegaai
De Papegaai is the lesser of the two parochial churches in the St Nicholas Roman Catholic parish in Amsterdam. The church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
De Rode Hoed
Vrijburg is an historic clandestine church concealed behind a row of houses fronting on the Keizersgracht, Amsterdam. It is situated in the center of the block, with houses on all four sides and no frontage on any public street.
West-Indisch Huis
The West-Indisch Huis is the former headquarters of the Dutch West India Company in Amsterdam. In this building, the Dutch West India Company's governors in 1625 ordered the construction of a fort on the island of Manhattan, laying the foundations for New York City.
Oost-Indisch Huis
The Oost-Indisch Huis is an early 17th-century building in the centre of Amsterdam. It was the headquarters of the Amsterdam chamber of the Dutch East India Company. It is a listed Dutch national heritage site.
The Smallest House in Amsterdam
The smallest house in Amsterdam is located at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city center of Amsterdam, next to the Oost-Indisch Huis and the gate to the Walloon Church. The house, by some called the "Smallest house of Europe", is 2.02 meters wide and 5 meters deep.
Jodenbreestraat
The Jodenbreestraat is a street in the centre of Amsterdam, which connects the Sint Antoniesluis sluice gates to the Mr. Visserplein traffic circle. North of the sluice gates, the street continues on to Nieuwmarkt square as the Sint Antoniesbreestraat. The Mozes en Aäronkerk church stands at the southern end of the street.
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