Accijnshuis, Amsterdam

Accijnshuis

On the Oude­brugsteeg 7, corner with the Damrak, lies the Accijns­huis (Excise House) from 1638. It once stood on the open water…
Sint Olofskapel, Amsterdam

Sint Olofskapel

The Sint Olofs­kapel (Saint Olof's Chapel) at Zee­dijk 2A, near the Sint Olofs­poort alley, is one of the oldest chapels in Amsterdam.…
P.W. Janssenhofje, Amsterdam

P.W. Janssenhofje

This court­yard in the Da Costa neighbour­hood opened in 1895. Created to house poor families and single persons of all creeds,…
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, Victoria amazonica water lily

Hortus Botanicus

Amsterdam's Hortus Botanicus at Plantage Midden­laan 2A, established in 1638 by the city council, is one of the oldest botanical gardens. Initially…