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Secret Courtyards & Hofjes

Hidden behind unassuming canal doors and narrow alleyways lie Amsterdam’s historic hofjes — 17th-century charitable courtyards that offer peaceful oases of tranquility in the heart of the city.





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  • Centrum

    Vrankrijk

    Vrankrijk is a squat-turned-cultural center located on Spuistraat in Amsterdam that has been a meeting space for activists, artists, and misfits since the 1980s.

  • Centrum

    Felix Meritis

    Felix Meritis is an 18th-century building in Amsterdam that serves as a European center for art, culture, and science.

  • Centrum

    Het West-Indisch Huis

    Het West-Indisch Huis is a historic building in Amsterdam, built in the 17th century and used as a former headquarters of the Dutch West…

  • Centrum

    Lovelee

    Lovelee in Amsterdam is a Young Cult Club located on the bustling Leidseplein, known for its focus on Music, Art, and Ideas.

  • Zuid

    Event Department B.V.

    Event Department B.V., located in Amsterdam at Anthony Fokkerweg 61, is an event planning company with 25 years of experience organizing corporate events and…

  • West

    Business Events Amsterdam

    Business Events Amsterdam is a thriving hub in the Dutch capital that hosts diverse conferences and events across various industries throughout the year.

  • Centrum

    Plan A Event Management

    Plan A Event Management in Amsterdam is a local partner that specializes in organizing bachelor parties, group events, and corporate gatherings, utilizing their deep…

  • West

    Event Styling Amsterdam

    Event Styling Amsterdam is a company in Amsterdam that offers creative and stylish event styling services for weddings, corporate events, and other occasions.

  • Noord

    Eventfabriek

    Eventfabriek is a creative company located in Amsterdam that develops unique experiences with high impact using the latest audiovisual technology and top-notch live entertainment.

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