![Nieuwendam, Amsterdam, annexed former village](https://mforamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/ftd-blog-nieuwendammerdijk-1664x936-q30.jpg?x48679)
Nieuwendam
The former village of Nieuwendam (New Dam) dates from the time when a new dike and a new dam were created here after a dike breach in 1514. The dam…
![Former Hope & Co bank, Keizersgracht 444-446, Amsterdam](https://mforamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/ftd-blog-hope-bank-1664x936-q30.jpg?x48679)
Hope & Co Bank
At Keizersgracht 444-446 you find the white building of the former Hope Bank. Around 1660 members of the Hope family (originally from Scotland)…
![Café Hoppe, Amsterdam](https://mforamsterdam.com/wp-content/uploads/ftd-blog-cafe-hoppe-1664x936-q30.jpg?x48679)
Café Hoppe
At Spui 18-20, corner with Heisteeg, you find one of Amsterdam’s oldest cafés, with a loyal and varied clientele. Sometimes completely crowded,…