Varkenssluis

Varkenssluis is a bridge in Centrum, Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Varkenssluis is situated nearby to Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, as well as near the bridge Paulusbroedersluis.

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Type: Bridge
Description: bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Also known as: “Bridge 204”, “Bro 204”, “Brögk 204”, “Brücke 204”, “Brug 204”, “Jembatan 204”, “Most 204”, “Pont 204”, and “Ponte 204”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Dam Square.

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.

Dam Square

Square

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Dam Square, also known as the Dam, is a town square in Amsterdam, the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the best-known and most important locations in the city and the country. Dam Square is situated 260 metres northwest of Varkenssluis.

Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum

Museum

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The Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a museum located in De Wallen, Amsterdam, Netherlands. According to the museum, more than two million visitors have visited the exhibition since it opened in 1985.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Burgwallen Oude Zijde and Amsterdam.

Burgwallen Oude Zijde

Quarter

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Burgwallen Oude Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands located east of the original course of the Amstel River. This area is bounded by Damrak, Dam, Rokin, Amstel, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, Geldersekade, and Prins Hendrikkade.

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.