Hofje van Wijs

Hofje van Wijs is a building in Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Hofje van Wijs is situated nearby to the art gallery Gallerij Vriend van Bavink, as well as near the theater building Mascini.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Old Church.

Canal District

Photo: Massimo Catarinella, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Old Church

Museum

Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Oude Kerk is a Reformed church in Amsterdam, Netherlands, being the oldest parish church in the city. The oldest structure in Amsterdam, the building was founded around 1213 and consecrated in 1306 as a Roman Catholic church by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint. Old Church is situated 240 metres southwest of Hofje van Wijs.

De Wallen

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De Wallen is the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam. It consists of a network of alleys containing approximately 300 one-room cabins rented by prostitutes who offer their sexual services from behind a window or glass door, typically illuminated with red lights and blacklight. De Wallen is situated 300 metres southwest of Hofje van Wijs.