Canals and other Amsterdam, Netherlands Things to Do Tips

Amsterdam Canals, Bridges and Houseboats

Posing at one of the many Canals

Part of what makes Amsterdam such a charming city are the many canals. While touring the city you will come across at least 4 or 5 of them.

Along these canals you will find some of the most beautiful homes lined with trees making it very picturesque.

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Nieuwmarkt / Waag: De Waag

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Written by Gypsystravels

on Feb 4, 2005

Da Waag

This interesting building in the middle of the Nieuwmarkt is Da Waag (Weigh House). It has had many functions since it's original contruction and interestingly enough is now a Cafe.

Built in 1488 and named St. Anthony�s Port it was one of Amsterdam's three main gates. When the surrounding walls were later taken down to help with the expansion of Amsterdam, this impressive building remained standing and in 1617 became a weigh house.

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Address: Nieuwmarkt

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Dam Square - De Nieuwe Kerk: De Nieuwekerk

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on Feb 4, 2005

Nieuwekerk

The Nieuwekerk located here in Dam Square was built in the 14th century as a Christian church and in the 16th century turned into a Protestant church.

Now adays this building houses an exhibit hall.

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Phone: +31-20-6386909
Address: Dam 34-38
Directions: Dam Square
Website: http://www.nieuwekerk.nl

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Westerkerk/Westertoren: Westerkerk

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Updated by Gypsystravels

on Oct 20, 2006

The Westerkek is a beautiful building with a bell tower. According to my guide book it bears the imperial crown of Maximiliam of Austria which was his gift to the city in gratitude for support to the Austro-Burgudian princes. It was opened on Whitsunday 1631 and is one of the oldest churches especially built for the Protestant services.

Did you know that Rembrandt is buried here and that is also the location where in 1966 Queen Beatrix was married to Prince Claus?

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Phone: +31-20-6247766
Address: Prinsengracht 28
Website: http://www.westerkerk.nl

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Leidseplein: Leidseplein is party central

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Written by Gypsystravels

on Feb 4, 2005

The many cafes..

After a few hours of walking we arrived at one of liveliest parts of Amsterdam, Leidseplein.

Tons of shops, cafes, and coffee houses are located her and we decided to take a short break before continuing on our tour of the city.

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Address: Leidseplein

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Dam Square - Royal Palace: Koninklijk Palais

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Written by Gypsystravels

on Feb 4, 2005

Royal Palace at night