Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica, Amsterdam

Name: Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#306 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica or The Ritman Library is a private Dutch library founded by Joost Ritman. The Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica brings together manuscripts and printed works in the field of Hermeticism, more specifically the 'Christian-Hermetic' tradition. It is located in the center of Amsterdam. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'25"N, 4°52'44"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Jordaan)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anne Frank House, Leliegracht, Prinsengracht, Westerkerk.

~1100 ftE
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Leliegracht, Amsterdam
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Leliegracht is a picturesque canal that epitomizes the serene beauty and historic charm of the Dutch capital. This quaint waterway, lined with elegant 17th-century houses and leafy trees, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling...
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Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Prinsengracht is a 3.2-kilometer-long canal that runs parallel to the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The canal, named after the Prince of Orange, is the fourth of the four main canals belonging to the canal belt.
~1180 ftE
1600s church with iconic 85m-tall spire
Westerkerk, Amsterdam
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~470 ftNE
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Bloemgracht, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Bloemgracht is a canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and runs between and parallel to Nieuwe Leliestraat and Bloemstraat in the Amsterdam-Centrum district.
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Egelantiersgracht, Amsterdam
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~1340 ftE
Memorial to persecuted gays and lesbians
Homomonument, Amsterdam
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Windmill, Architecture, Historical place
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~930 ftS
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Lauriergracht, Amsterdam
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~1530 ftS
Street
Elandsgracht, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Elandsgracht is a street and former canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It runs between the Prinsengracht and the Singelgracht in the Jordaan neighborhood of the Amsterdam-Centrum district. Bridge 169 over the Singelgracht and Bridge 107 over the Lijnbaansgracht connect the Elandsgracht in the direction of the Kinkerstraat.
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Which popular attractions are close to Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica?

Nearby attractions include Rozengracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Bloemgracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk), TORCH gallery, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Electric Ladyland Museum, Amsterdam (5 min walk).

How to get to Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica:

Bus

Bloemgracht • Lines: N88 (3 min walk)
Marnixstraat • Lines: N47, N57, N82, N83, N84, N97 (5 min walk)

Tram

Bloemgracht • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)
Rozengracht • Lines: 17, 5 (4 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (16 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (25 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (26 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (29 min walk)