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Sights in Amsterdam: What should you see in Amsterdam?
The sights in Amsterdam are all very special and definitely worth visiting and seeing, but Amsterdam has many sights and of course you cannot visit them all, so we have listed a number of sights for you in this blog. that you should definitely see.
Sights in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a beautiful city, where even many Dutch people still really feel like tourists. The city has many nice sights, such as
1. The Amsterdam canals
2. The bridges of Amsterdam
3. The Narrowest Houses in Amsterdam
4. The 9 Streets
5. Chinatown
6. The Jordan
7. The Vondelpark
8. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam
1. De Amsterdamse grachten
The Amsterdam canals are one of the sights in Amsterdam that you really must see. These unique waterways have existed since the 17th century and give the city its unique character.
How many canals are there in Amsterdam?
There are approximately 165 canals in Amsterdam and the oldest canal is the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, which has existed since 1385.
What is the longest canal in Amsterdam?
The longest canal in Amsterdam is the Singelgracht, which is no less than 6.3 kilometers long.
What are the most famous canals in Amsterdam?
The best-known canals are the Herengracht, Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht. Together they form the Amsterdam canal belt. And Amsterdam’s canal belt is one of the sights in Amsterdam that you really must see.
2. The bridges of Amsterdam.
A number of bridges in the city are also among the must-see sights in Amsterdam. The city has more than 1,700 bridges, 165 of which span the canals. And the oldest bridge in Amsterdam is the Torensluis from 1648. A number of these bridges are truly unique and must be seen, such as;
The Magere Brug: This bridge can be found near the Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht. The unique bridge has a very narrow path and is decorated with characteristic lights. At dusk or in the dark it is a truly photogenic spot.
The Blue Bridge: The blue bridge in Amsterdam is also a bridge that you have seen with. The architectural style is copied from the French and a walk near this bridge gives you the feeling as if you are walking along the Seine in Paris.
The Torensluis Bridge: The Torensluis Bridge is no less than 42 meters wide, making it one of the widest bridges in Amsterdam. Under this bridge there are a number of rooms that used to serve as prison cells. Today, these old prison cells are mainly used as community spaces.
3. The Narrowest Houses in Amsterdam
The Narrowest Houses in Amsterdam is an attraction that you should definitely not miss when you visit Amsterdam. At Singel number 7 you will find the narrowest house in the world. The house is one meter wide on the street side, and there is just enough room for a door. Once inside, it becomes wider and wider, until the back, where the house is about five meters wide. The reason why this house has such a small facade is because in the seventeenth century taxes had to be paid for the width of the facade. the narrower the facade, the less tax you had to pay.
In addition to the narrowest house in the world, Amsterdam is also home to the narrowest house in Europe. This unique house is only 2.02 meters wide and 5 meters deep. You will find the small house at Oude Hoogstraat number 22. A few streets further at Kloveniersburgwal 26 you will find the ‘House of Mr Trip’s coachman’. This small house is not really big either, it is only 2.44 meters wide and the house is also known in Amsterdam as the ‘Kleine Trippenhuis’.
4. The 9 Streets
The 9 Streets is one of the sights in Amsterdam that you should not miss when going shopping in Amsterdam. The area of the 9 streets consists of 3×3 streets and 4 canals. You will find no fewer than 250 authentic Amsterdam shops and special catering establishments. And it is a beautiful area to walk through. The 9 picturesque streets give you a beautiful overview of Amsterdam in the 17th century.
5. Chinatown in Amsterdam
You will find a Chinatown in every world city. And the Chinatown in Amsterdam can be found around the Geldersekade and Zeedijk in the old city center. It is a lively area with Thai, Indonesian and Malay shops and restaurants. And this part of the city is certainly one of the must-see sights in Amsterdam.
6. the Jordaan
The Jordaan is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Amsterdam, and is one of the must-see sights when you visit Amsterdam. The Jordaan used to be a real poor Amsterdam working-class neighborhood with a colorful past. Today it is a very popular area with both locals and tourists. The district has many different sights such as cozy Jordanian bars, original museums and art galleries. But you can also enjoy delicious food in the Jordaan, as you will find many different restaurants and small eateries. It is also very nice to walk along the picturesque canals and the typical Jordaan streets.
7. The Vondelpark
One of the sights in Amsterdam that should certainly not be missing from the list of things you really need to see in Amsterdam is the Vondelpark. This beautiful park is the most popular park in Amsterdam, which was built in 1865 by landscape architect L.D. Zocher. The park is approximately 2 kilometers long and 400 meters wide. And it is visited by more than 12 million people every year. In the park you will find several nice catering establishments, such as the Blauwe Theehuis, the Groot Melkhuis and the Vondeltuin with a large terrace. There are also several playgrounds and a children’s play pond for children.
8. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam
The best way to see most of the sights in Amsterdam is via a canal cruise through Amsterdam. During a canal cruise you can enjoy a snack and a drink while you sail past the best sights in Amsterdam. If you want more information about a canal cruise in Amsterdam, read our special blog that we have written about this. you can find this blog via the link below.
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