Leidesplein, Amsterdam

Leidseplein

Most people know the Leidse­plein and the adjacent area only as a spot for pubs, restaurants, theaters and night­life, but it has an inter­esting…
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal

The Nieuwe­zijds Voorburg­wal is a former canal (filled in in 1884) which runs from Spui to Martelaars­gracht, more or less in a north-south…
Spui, Amsterdam

Spui

The current Spui square was originally a body of water until it was filled in around 1882. Many interesting buildings can be seen there and it also has…
Amsterdam seal with cog on a gable stone on the Mint tower

Koggeschip

The early versions of the Amsterdam seal show a cog, on board a merchant with banner, a military man and a dog — representing trade, defense and…
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.…
Alexander Boersstraat, Amsterdam

Alexander Boersstraat & City Limits

In the Oud-Zuid neighborhood, between the Concert­gebouw and the Vondel­park, lies the Alexander Boers­straat, which runs parallel to the Van…
Amsterdam, Jordaan restoration, 1931

Old Amsterdam Film Material

I have added 7 videos to the Video Gallery with restored Amsterdam old film footage. Port of Amsterdam in 1914, Amsterdam traffic in 1920, Amsterdam…
Handboogdoelen, Singel, Amsterdam

Handboogdoelen on the Singel

On the Singel, between the Konings­plein and Spui, you can find the Handboog­doelen (Singel 421), the former Stads­magazijn (Singel 423) and…