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6 places from 8 Amsterdam travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

6 places

  1. Begijnhof

    Historic site ยท Centrum

    A peaceful courtyard, originally an almshouse for devout women. Its chapel has served English speakers since the 1600s.

  2. Oude Kerk

    Historic site ยท De Wallen

    Amsterdam's old church in the Red Light District, a place for artwork, peace and silence.

  3. Nieuwe Kerk

    Historic site ยท Centrum

    The 'New Church' on Dam Square, which is actually more than 600 years old.

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3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Hollandsche Schouwburg

    Historic site ยท Plantage

    A former theatre where the Nazis assembled Jews before deportation, now a thought-provoking Holocaust memorial.

  2. Trippenhuis

    Historic site ยท Centrum

    Grand 17th-century mansion built by the wealthy Trip brothers, reputedly the widest house in Amsterdam, when tax was levied on faรงade width.

  3. De Waag

    Historic site ยท Nieuwmarkt

    Former city gate on Nieuwmarkt, later a weigh house, theatre and firehouse. It is considered Amsterdam's oldest non-religious building.