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Amsterdam Landmarks
- Amsterdam’s history spans a period of approximately 900 years, and this is demonstrated by spectacular array of architecture from different periods spread throughout the city. No visit to Amsterdam is complete without a boat tour of the many canals the city is famous for, in particular the dramatic triple ring of canals named the Grachtengordel. There are over 40 miles of canals in Amsterdam in total, and over a thousand quaint little bridges spanning them. You will be overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of your surroundings, including the many magnificent canal-side gabled houses that were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Another unmissable attraction is Dam Square, the site of the original dam made on the Amstel River in 1264. The grand square grew to be the central focus of the city, housing many important buildings, including the imposing town hall, Koninklijk Paleis and Nieuwe Kerk, the site of many past royal events. The centre point of the square is the huge Nationaal Monument, which dominates the whole vicinity. This mammoth obelisk was built to commemorate the Dutch citizens killed in the Second World War. Further attractions of this square are the entertaining street performers and the quaint puppet theatre that has been in the square since 1900. Another must is a walk along the banks of the Amstel, taking in the many sights of the waterside, including the city’s beloved Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and Amstelsluizen (sluice gates).
The Begijnhof is a tranquil and charming area, a perfect place to go for a quiet stroll, and to admire its beautiful buildings. Built in 1346 for the Beguines, a lay Catholic sisterhood, the collection of houses around an elegant green is a most picturesque place to visit. The fascinating buildings include the 15th century, wooden Het Houten Huis, the oldest house in Amsterdam, and the city’s first clandestine chapel.
The Oude Kerk, on Oudekerksplein, is a striking Gothic basilica, which has retained many of its charming features despite being ransacked during the Beeldenstorm of 1566. The imposing church is the city’s oldest structure, and contains within it magnificent stained glass windows, and a phenomenal oak and marble, sixteen bellowed organ. For an exhilarating experience, climb the spire of the Westerkerk Church on Prinsengracht, the tallest tower in Amsterdam, for spectacular views of the city. This magnificent church, which is a favourite landmark for all locals, was built in 1631 by Hendrick de Keyser, and is also the burial place of Rembrandt. Outside the church there is a statue of Anne Frank, and the Homomonument, a pink granite triangle, a memorial to all those who were persecuted because of their sexuality.
A fabulous example of the archetypal symbol of Holland, the windmill, can be found in the De Gooyer Windmill on Funenkade. This amazing octagonal structure was built in 1725 as a corn mill, and then meticulously moved piece by piece, to its current site in 1814. On a windy day, lucky spectators may see the huge, aerodynamic sails moving above them. However, one place without a doubt you cannot miss is Amsterdam’s world-famous Red Light District, which is located in the city’s oldest quarter, de Walletjes (the little walls). Here, prostitutes display their wares in the huge picture windows of buildings, or in the many doorways of the area. There are also many establishments in the area offering sex shows, as well as gay cafes and ‘coffee shops’, serving cannabis and hash confectionary.
