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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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  • Rembrandtplein

    Rembrandt Monument

    An iconic bronze statue of Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn standing in the centre of Rembrandtplein.

  • Zuid

    Vondelbunker

    The Vondelbunker, located in Amsterdam, is a former Cold War-era bomb shelter transformed into an alternative cultural hotspot offering free-to-enter events and activities, including…

  • Centrum

    Magna Plaza

    Magna Plaza is an upscale shopping mall located in Amsterdam, housed in a neo-Gothic building constructed in the late 19th century.

  • Oost

    Park Frankendael

    Park Frankendael in Amsterdam is a 7-acre park featuring a 17th-century home and two historical gardens.

  • Zuid

    Martin Luther Kingpark

    Martin Luther Kingpark is an Amsterdam park along the Amstel River, featuring tree-lined trails, lawns and a statue of MLK, that hosts the summer…

  • Centrum

    Sculpture of Argus

    The bronze sculpture "Argus" by Saske van der Eerden was installed in Amsterdam in 2022. It commemorates Marten Toonder (1912-2005), a renowned Dutch comic…

  • West

    Compartir Wijnbar & Restaurant

    Compartir, a wijnbar & restaurant in Amsterdam, offers a shared dining experience with seasonal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and an evolving wine…

  • Zuid

    Bicycle Hotel

    The Bicycle Hotel in Amsterdam is a relaxed guesthouse offering simply furnished rooms, complimentary breakfast, and loaner bikes.

  • Oost

    Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker Amsterdam

    Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker is a restaurant in Amsterdam that offers brasserie-style dining in an airy, contemporary setting with Art Deco flourishes and a…

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