Beursplein, Amsterdam

Beursplein, Amsterdam is a square in Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Beursplein, Amsterdam is situated nearby to De Wallen, as well as near Dam Square.

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Type: Square
Description: square in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Also known as: “Beursplein”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Dam Square.

Canal District

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The Canal District is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the Binnenstad of Amsterdam. The whole district is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique cultural and historical value, and its property values are among the highest in the country.

Dam Square

Square

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Dam Square or the Dam is a town square in Amsterdam, the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the best-known and most important locations in the city and the country. Dam Square is situated 220 metres southwest of Beursplein, Amsterdam.

De Wallen

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De Wallen is the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam. It consists of a network of alleys containing approximately 300 one-room cabins rented by prostitutes who offer their sexual services from behind a window or glass door, typically illuminated with red lights and blacklight. De Wallen is situated 220 metres southeast of Beursplein, Amsterdam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Amsterdam and Burgwallen Oude Zijde.

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture, museums and art galleries, its notorious red light district, and more than 1,500 bridges.

Burgwallen Oude Zijde

Quarter

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Burgwallen Oude Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands located east of the original course of the Amstel River. This area is bounded by Damrak, Dam, Rokin, Amstel, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, Geldersekade, and Prins Hendrikkade.