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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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  • West

    Erasmuspark

    Erasmuspark, named after Desiderius Erasmus, is a 13-hectare park in West Amsterdam featuring a pond, trails, exercise equipment, and a flower garden.

  • Keukenhof

    Keukenhof is a garden in Amsterdam that features millions of colorful flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

  • Plantage

    Micropia

    Micropia is a unique museum located in Amsterdam that features interactive exhibits about microorganisms.

  • Centrum

    Foam

    Foam, an international and multifaceted photography museum in Amsterdam, features eclectic exhibitions within an 18th-century canalside house with an airy atrium.

  • Jordaan

    Jordaanmuseum

    The Jordaanmuseum in Amsterdam offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of the Jordaan neighborhood through photographs, artifacts, and interactive exhibits housed…

  • Jordaan

    Canal Egelantiersgracht

    The Egelantiersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood named after the eglantine rose, which once grew abundantly in the area, and features modest…

  • Oost

    Wereldmuseum

    The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is a museum located in one of the most beautiful museum buildings in Amsterdam and showcases art objects, photos, music, and…

  • Centrum

    Skinny Bridge

    The Magere Brug, also known as the Skinny Bridge, is a historic bascule bridge in Amsterdam that connects the banks of the Amstel River…

  • Zuid

    Café Wildschut

    Café Wildschut is a grand café located in Amsterdam-Zuid, known for its charming atmosphere, spacious interior, and outdoor terrace.

  • Centrum

    Cafe “De Doelen”

    Cafe de Doelen is a charming cafe in Amsterdam's Centrum district, near the Royal Concertgebouw, serving traditional Dutch cuisine and international dishes with a…

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