Raadhuisstraat
The Raadhuisstraat, situated between the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal (filled in 1884) and the Keizersgracht, was constructed from 1895…
Willet-Holthuysen
The Willet-Holthuysen Museum, located at Herengracht 605, is a beautiful canal house and museum with period rooms and an impressive formal garden.…
Schapenburgerpad
The Schapenburgerpad, at Hobbemastraat 8A, is an old polder path dating from well before 1734, when it was first mentioned in a document. Enclosed between…
The Quaker and the Nursery School
The Berenstraat (Bear's Street) is probably named after the bear skin trade in this area, related to the tanneries which could be found in the adjacent…
Makelaers Comptoir
The Makelaers Comptoir (brokers' office) from the 17th century is located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 75, at the corner of the Nieuwe Nieuwstraat.…