Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Begijnhof
A haven of peace,
the Begijnhof was built
as a refuge for the
Beguines, a lay Catholic
sisterhood. Amsterdam's
oldest house is here
(see pp22-3)
.
Amsterdams
Historisch
Museum
Housed in the old city
orphanage, this vibrant
collection traces the
history of Amsterdam
from the 12th century
(see pp24-7)
.
Oude Kerk
This great Gothic
basilica preserves a
number of its treasures,
despite being stripped of
its paintings and statuary
during the Iconoclasm
(see pp28-9)
.
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Nieuwe
Zijde
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Oosterdok
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DAM
NIEUW
MARKT
Oude Zijde
Wertheim
Park
Museum Van Loon
Visitors to the Van
Loon family residence on
the Keizersgracht, lovingly
restored in the style of
the mid-18th century, have
a rare opportunity to see
behind the façade of a
grand canal house - and
to wander freely about it
(see pp30-31)
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AMST
Artis
Plantage
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500
yards
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metres
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Anne Frankhuis
The hiding place of Anne Frank
and her family, before they were
discovered, arrested and sent to their
deaths, is today a deeply moving
museum
(see pp32-3)
.
Dam Square
This is where it all started: Amster-
dam's main square is on the site of the
dam on the Amstel around which the
city grew. Now it hosts markets, events
and all shades of city life
(see pp34-5)
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