Rasphuis
The Rasphuis was a "tuchthuis" or prison in Amsterdam that was established in 1596 in the former Convent of the Poor Clares on the Heiligeweg. In 1815 it was closed, and in 1892 the building was demolished to make way for a swimming pool.
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- …is also known as “Rasphuispoort”
- …is wheelchair accessible
- Description: prison ìn the Netherlands
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Canal District and Torture Museum.
Canal District
The Canal District is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the Binnenstad of Amsterdam.
Torture Museum
Museum
The Torture Museum, Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, near the Bloemenmarkt overlooking the Singel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Amsterdam and Burgwallen Oude Zijde.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
Burgwallen Oude Zijde
Quarter
Cainebogdan, Public domain.
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Amsterdam City Centre
Suburb
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Rasphuis
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Latitude
52.36774° or 52° 22′ 4″ north
Longitude
4.89105° or 4° 53′ 28″ east
Open location code
9F469V9R+3C
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yes
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Japanese—“Rasphuis” goes by many names.
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