Meertens Institute

The Meertens Institute in Amsterdam is a research institute which studies and documents language and culture in the Netherlands as well as Dutch language and culture throughout the world.

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Type: College
Description: Dutch linguistics and cultural research institute
Also known as: “Meertens Instituut”
Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 185, Amsterdam, 1012DK
Wheelchair access: limited

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 390 metres northwest of Meertens Institute.

Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum

Museum

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The Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a museum located in De Wallen, Amsterdam, Netherlands. According to the museum, more than two million visitors have visited the exhibition since it opened in 1985. Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum is situated 130 metres north of Meertens Institute.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Burgwallen Oude Zijde and Amsterdam-Centrum.

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.

Amsterdam-Centrum

Suburb

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Amsterdam-Centrum is the inner-most borough and historical city centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands, containing the majority of the city's landmarks. Established in 2002, Amsterdam-Centrum was the last area in the city to be granted the status of self-governing borough.