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Accijnshuis
On the Oudebrugsteeg 7, corner with the Damrak, lies the Accijnshuis (Excise House) from 1638. It once stood on the open water…
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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.…
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P.W. Janssenhofje
This courtyard in the Da Costa neighbourhood opened in 1895. Created to house poor families and single persons of all creeds,…
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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…