Grachtengordel

Grachtengordel is a quarter in Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Grachtengordel is situated nearby to the quarter Vondelparkbuurt, as well as near Da Costabuurt.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Canal District and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

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.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Museum

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The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands dedicated to Dutch arts and history and is located in Amsterdam. The museum is located at the Museum Square in the borough of Amsterdam South, close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and the Royal Concertgebouw.

Huis Marseille

Museum

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Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography, is a photography museum in Amsterdam, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Canal District. The museum is housed in two monumental canal houses at Keizersgracht 401 dating from 1665.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Amsterdam and Jordaan.

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture, museums and art galleries, its notorious red light district, and more than 1,500 bridges.

Jordaan

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The Jordaan is a district in the centre of Amsterdam. It used to be a working-class neighbourhood, but has become one of the most upscale areas of the Netherlands, known for its art galleries, speciality shops and boutique restaurants.