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Dam Square
Tourist attraction
Central public square & popular gathering place since the 17th century, flanked by the Royal Palace.
4.50 (42K reviews)
(~8.81 km from centre)
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Begijnhof
Historical landmark
Former women's religious community, with houses & a serene courtyard dating to the 14th century.
4.50 (8.5K reviews)
(~9.1 km from centre)
3
Café the Schreiertower
Diner
👍👍 If you are looking for good food and a cozy environment then this is the place. It has breathtaking views and great food and drinks. The service is great! I highly recommend.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
(~8.84 km from centre)
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Montelbaanstoren
Historical landmark
16th-century defensive tower, once part of the city walls, with bells & a clock added in 1606.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
(~9.37 km from centre)
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Leidseplein
Historical landmark
👍👍 A nice area to see a movie, sit at cafe or go shopping. Bike parking underground in a brand new garage!!
The Apple store is the flagship here. Marriott is nearby too.
4.60 (974 reviews)
(~9.4 km from centre)
6
Paintmill De Kat
Historical landmark
Built in 1646 as an oil mill, this windmill was rebuilt in 1782 & moved to this position in 1960.
4.70 (662 reviews)
(~3.71 km from centre)
7
Equestrian statue of Queen Wilhelmina
Historical landmark
👍👍 Nice statue of Queen Wilhelmina. Interestingly, it has a mistake, as the horse has both of his right legs in the air
4.40 (404 reviews)
(~9.19 km from centre)
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Houtzaagmolen de Gekroonde Poelenburg
Historical landmark
👍 It’s a very nice place to visit with friends and family and also it’s a major tourist attraction while visiting Amsterdam. It gives you a bit of village fill and the understanding of the Dutch engineering history and how is they do many heavy work using wind mills. There are even farms and beautiful...
4.70 (382 reviews)
(~3.62 km from centre)
9
Spinoza Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful statue of Baruch Spinoza, who was a Portuguese-Jewish philosopher born in Amsterdam
4.40 (309 reviews)
(~9.53 km from centre)
10
Museumhuis Bartolotti
Museum
👍👍 Beautiful place, you can sit or touch anything you want. The staff was super friendly. It costs 8 euros or 5 if your under 26.
4.70 (258 reviews)
(~8.53 km from centre)
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Buiksloterkerk
Historical landmark
👍👍 Lovely quiet spot in the middle of Amsterdam North
4.40 (238 reviews)
(~7.4 km from centre)
12
Stadsherstel Amsterdam
Cultural landmark
👍👍 This is a reformed church building in central Amsterdam. A good place for events, venues and rentals of all types. Worth at least a walk-by to take a look at the nice architecture.
4.40 (231 reviews)
(~9.99 km from centre)
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Embassy of the Free Mind
Museum
👍👍 If you are into the history of ideas from the occult to alchemy, or just interested in different religions, come visit this library that celebrates the world of ideas.
This museum has some beautiful rooms, but a visit is mostly centered around reading and enjoying the lovely garden. There is a sma...
4.40 (163 reviews)
(~8.32 km from centre)
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Statue Of Joost van den Vondel
Historical landmark
👍👍 A beautiful place of a very interesting story. It is a very old neighborhood in Amsterdam, in fact the black house is the oldest, the same one that was saved from a fire and remains until now. Its catholic church camouflaged in a front facade in front of a very old Calvinist chapel. It is a very ch...
4.60 (135 reviews)
(~9.65 km from centre)
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Amsterdams Lieverdje
Sculpture
👍 This is a statue of a little boy with a mischievous grin on his face and his hands on his hips. We happened to pass by as it is on Spui Square, not far from the center.
4.60 (129 reviews)
(~9.13 km from centre)
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Houten Huis Oldest House
Historical landmark
👍👍 The house is very unique, gothic architecture with interesting windows placement. This is one of the two wooden houses that survived a series of fires 500 years ago. This building was build approximately in 1425. Amazing to see, but it is a private residence so you can’t go inside. The enclosure cou...
4.60 (91 reviews)
(~9.11 km from centre)
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De drie Hendricken
Historical landmark
🫤 Amsterdam disappointed me, it's just another city centre. People rushing and pushing not beautiful as I had pictured it stinks and there's rubbish everywhere
4.60 (83 reviews)
(~8.3 km from centre)
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VOC / Dutch East India Company
Historical landmark
😠 A group of VOC-employees suddenly arrived at my door, build a fortress next door and started to kill off and enslave my neighbours. Now I can't go anywhere without their permission, my nephew was drafted into their army, every single Chinese inhabitant was murdered during their 'uprising', and I'm f...
4.20 (76 reviews)
(~9.18 km from centre)