Kadijken

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.

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Places of Interest

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.

Entrepotdoksluis

Bridge

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The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Plantage and Oostelijke Eilanden.

Plantage

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Plantage is a leafy neighbourhood in the centre of Amsterdam. This article also covers the Eastern Islands.

Oostelijke Eilanden

Quarter

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Oostelijke Eilanden, also known as Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken, is a neighbourhood in the centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands, consisting of Kattenburg, Wittenburg and Oostenburg.