Grootoorvos

Grootoorvos is in Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Grootoorvos is situated nearby to Mandril, as well as near Struisvogel.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Natura Artis Magistra.

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.

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. Natura Artis Magistra is situated 240 metres northwest of Grootoorvos.

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Museum

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The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, previously known as Tropenmuseum between 1950 and 2023, is an ethnographic museum with its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is situated 310 metres southeast of Grootoorvos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kadijken and Plantage.

Kadijken

Neighborhood

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The Kadijken, also known as Kadijkseiland or Kadijkenbuurt, is a neighbourhood to the north of Artis zoo in the centre of Amsterdam. The name Kadijken is the plural form of Kadijk and refers to the two main streets that traverse the neighbourhood, Hoogte Kadijk and Laagte Kadijk.