Raadhuisstraat, Amsterdam

Raadhuisstraat

The Raadhuis­straat, situated between the Nieuwe­zijds Voorburg­wal (filled in 1884) and the Keizers­gracht, was constructed from 1895…
Willet-Holthusyen Museum, front view

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, Amsterdam

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 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, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 75, Amsterdam

Makelaers Comptoir

The Makelaers Comptoir (brokers' office) from the 17th century is located at Nieuwe­zijds Voorburg­wal 75, at the corner of the Nieuwe Nieuw­straat.…