Uilenburg

Uilenburg is a neighborhood of , . Uilenburg is an island surrounded by the Oudeschans canal to the northwest, the Houtkopersburgwal canal to the southwest, the Uilenburgergracht to the southeast and the Rapenburgwal to the northeast.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Canal District and Rembrandt House Museum.

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The is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the of . 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.

Museum
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The is a museum located in a former house in the Jodenbreestraat, in the center of . Between 1639 and 1658, the house was occupied by the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, who also had his studio and art dealership there.

Synagogue
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Binnenstad and Lastage.

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The is the medieval heart of . It is where most foreign visitors arrive and leave, and has a lot of the city's prime attractions.

Quarter
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is a neighborhood in the borough of , . It is located between the Geldersekade and canals, and north of Sint Antoniesbreestraat, just east of old medieval city, and developed as the city's first maritime industrial quarter.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Uilenburg

Latitude
52.37042° or 52° 22′ 14″ north
Longitude
4.90474° or 4° 54′ 17″ east
Open location code
9F469WC3+5V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8174088167
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Wiki­data ID
Q2695420
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to French—“Uilenburg” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Uilenburg”
  • French: “Uilenburg”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Uilenburg and Splendor.

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