Amsterdam-Oost
Amsterdam-Oost is a locality in Oost, Government of Amsterdam, North Holland and has about 136,000 residents. Amsterdam-Oost is situated nearby to the neighborhood Watergraafsmeer, as well as near the locality Weesperzijde.Places of Interest
Highlights include Canal District and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.
Canal District
Photo: Massimo Catarinella, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Museum
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The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands dedicated to Dutch arts and history and is located in Amsterdam. The museum is located at the Museum Square in the borough of Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Royal Concertgebouw. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is situated 3½ km west of Amsterdam-Oost.
Natura Artis Magistra
Zoo
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Natura Artis Magistra, commonly known just as Artis, is a zoo and botanical garden in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and fifth oldest zoo in the world that is still operating.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Binnenstad and Diemen.
Binnenstad
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The Binnenstad is the medieval heart of Amsterdam. It is where most foreign visitors arrive and leave, and has a lot of the city's prime attractions.
Diemen
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Diemen is a town and municipality with a population of 31,334 in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is located approximately 6 km southeast of Amsterdam's city centre, within the Amsterdam metropolitan area.
Zuid
Photo: Rembrandt, Public domain.
Zuid is one of Amsterdam's seven boroughs. It is an affluent area and a popular place among foreign visitors. It has some of the country's best museums, fine dining, and lots of opportunities for shopping.
Amsterdam-Oost
- Type: Locality with 136,000 residents
- Also known as: “Amsterdam East”
- Location: Oost, Government of Amsterdam, North Holland, Western Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
52.3521° or 52° 21′ 7″ northLongitude
4.9335° or 4° 56′ 1″ eastPopulation
136,000Elevation
-2 metres (-7 feet)Open location code
9F469W2M+RCGeoNames ID
13696815
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