Spui
The Spui is a square in the centre of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The Spui was originally a body of water that formed the southern limit of the city until the 1420s, when the Singel canal was dug as an outer moat around the city.- Square
- …is wheelchair accessible
- Description: square in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Canal District and Begijnhof.
Canal District
The Canal District is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the Binnenstad of Amsterdam.
Begijnhof
The Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Amsterdam Museum
Museum
The Amsterdam Museum, known until 2010 as the… Amsterdam Museum is situated 190 metres north of Spui.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Amsterdam and Burgwallen Oude Zijde.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
Burgwallen Oude Zijde
Quarter
Burgwallen Oude Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam…
Amsterdam City Centre
Suburb
Amsterdam-Centrum is the inner-most borough and…
Spui
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Latitude
52.36879° or 52° 22′ 8″ north
Longitude
4.88985° or 4° 53′ 24″ east
Open location code
9F469V9Q+GW
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=square
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Slovenian—“Spui” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include A translation, from one language to another and Spui25.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Book Market Spui and American Book Center.
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