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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 (42.3K reviews)
(~0 km from centre)
2
Begijnhof
Historical landmark
Former women's religious community, with houses & a serene courtyard dating to the 14th century.
4.50 (8.7K reviews)
(~0.43 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)
(~0.77 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)
(~0.9 km from centre)
5
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 (411 reviews)
(~0.44 km from centre)
6
Spinoza Monument
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful statue of Baruch Spinoza, who was a Portuguese-Jewish philosopher born in Amsterdam
4.40 (309 reviews)
(~0.73 km from centre)
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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 (271 reviews)
(~0.39 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 (169 reviews)
(~0.51 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 (131 reviews)
(~0.53 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 (95 reviews)
(~0.48 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)
(~0.88 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)
(~0.43 km from centre)